Tom Durso

@tomdurso.bsky.social

Writer, reader, editor, higher-ed marketing and communications pro; champion of tolerance, empathy, and kindness; proponent of science; devotee of Philly sports, independent bookstores, jangly pop songs, and the Oxford comma; he/him/his. www.dadlibbing.com

If you'd told me when Joe Girardi was sacked that his replacement would go on to lead the Phillies to 4 straight playoff berths, I'd have been ecstatic. Topper isn't perfect (who is?), but he is far less to blame for the Phils' current woeful state than the front office that assembled the team.

My senators and congresswoman will be hearing from me today. If you’re so inclined, don’t email — call. It carries more weight. If you’re squishy about talking on the phone, don’t worry — it’s the weekend, so you’ll get their voicemail.