One of the most Chicago things I did when I lived in Chicago was getting a free hot dog from Mike Ditka in the Tribune Plaza. It was a publicity stunt for Hebrew National hot dogs which were launching nationally in 1998. 1/2
Sometimes you need to hear Thin Lizzy, just to be reminded how hard they rock: youtu.be/Z5JP3beU6_A?...
Thin Lizzy - Cowboy Song / The Boys Are Back In Town (Sydney '78)
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@aarongleeman.bsky.social Are both Emma Rodriguez and Austin Martin wearing #21? Is that allowed? That's odd. Also, Martin's name isn't on the back of his jersey.
Abba Beatles, The Crazy Horse Dire Straits Eurythmics Flaming Lips Golden Smog Head and the Heart, The Indigo Girls Jayhawks, The Kinks, The Low Metallica New Pornographers OK Go Public Enemy Queensrÿche REM Silver Bullet Band They Might Be Giants Uncle Tupelo Voxtrot Wilco X Yo La Tengo ZZ Top
Chris Steller@chrissteller.bsky.social · last mo.NEW QUIZ THING In an alternative universe, there can only be one band per letter of the alphabet. The band's name starts with that letter ("The" can be ignored, or not). So, it's a dystopia, for sure. Luckily, YOU get to decide WHICH band goes with WHICH letter, and is allowed to exist. Ready? Go!
Tony Bennett circa 2002 There were thunderstorms at Ravinia. We decided to stay in, rather than get soaked on the lawn. I regret the decision.
John Moe@johnmoe.bsky.social · last mo.How about this? Best concerts that you ALMOST got to see but DIDN’T. Include reasons if you like: Rolling Stones (play rehearsal) Johnny Cash (I dallied) R.E.M. (play performance) Nirvana (canceled, college declined to pay requested $500 appearance fee)
Beck (U2) Old '97s (Counting Crows) Johnny Lang (Rolling Stones) My Morning Jacket (Bob Dylan) Wilco (Natalie Merchant) The Head and the Heart (Brandi Carlile) Mavis Staples (Carlile) Nick Lowe (Wilco) Ensiferum (Blind Guardian) Gaelynn Lee (The Decemberists)
Andy Lewis @andylewis.bsky.social · last mo.10 acts you’ve seen as support acts: Arctic Monkeys Franz Ferdinand Muse Florence & The Machine Soho Cardiacs Pulp James Taylor Quartet Jerry Dammers Spatial AKA Robyn Hitchcock
I'm just a guy sitting on a couch, watching people walk out of a corn field on to a baseball diamond and weeping happy tears. #fieldofdreams #twins
WNBA Commissioner's Cup should have semi-finals. It's very frustrating that the Lynx might not have a chance to complete for the Cup this season.
A glorious victory in San Antonio for the #Timberwolves. #wolvesback
This is why you stay until the end of baseball games. I got the three run home run ball from Ryan Kreidler in the bottom of the ninth inning today! www.mlb.com/gameday/8237...
Highlight: Red Sox at Twins (04/15/2026) | MLB Gameday
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@ethanhein.bsky.social I am watching a Blue Jays baseball game this afternoon. As SportsNet went to break between innings, they played Angine de Poitrine as bumper music! I really enjoy them. Thanks for sharing the KEXP video.
I don't remember the last time I sent so many friends a musical suggestion. This makes me feel like creativity is still alive and well in the age of AI.
Ethan Hein@ethanhein.bsky.social · 7mo agoThe comments are also excellent
NEW: Four federal judges have formed a firewall against ICE in West Virginia — and say they’ll punish state and federal officials of they continue detaining people in ways they have ruled illegal and unconstitutional. www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
This was perhaps the only bright spot in an awful performance by the Wolves this afternoon. Unserious basketball.
Timberwolves Clips@wolvesclips.bsky.social · 8mo agoAnthony Edwards poster dunk OH MY GOD
This is a really nice column. We are also getting out the card table at my in-laws to welcome some college friends of our kid's. wapo.st/4iqJZjp #giftarticle
Opinion | Why I treasure the most humbling Thanksgiving tradition
Our seating chart is clutches of family roosting wherever they can find a place.
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