Banach Space Program
@banachspaceprogram.bsky.social
"I stand on you. Now we make sexytimes?" -
@applecores.bsky.social
"[T]hat pause between pitch and contact - longer than logic, shorter than hope"
-Colin Sheridan
#GuardiWins2026
@applecores.bsky.social
"[T]hat pause between pitch and contact - longer than logic, shorter than hope"
-Colin Sheridan
#GuardiWins2026
When Your Sun Shines in My Eyes, I Make an Ugly Face
(by Red Wanting Blue)
(by Red Wanting Blue)
Deleted a post about “what’s your least favorite song” because the vibes are bad enough already.
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
February 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM
When Your Sun Shines in My Eyes, I Make an Ugly Face
(by Red Wanting Blue)
(by Red Wanting Blue)
Physical labor can be mentally cleansing.
And now my really good friend's father's house is empty.
And now my really good friend's father's house is empty.
February 1, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Physical labor can be mentally cleansing.
And now my really good friend's father's house is empty.
And now my really good friend's father's house is empty.
Picking no more than one per department:
HIST 230: History of the Reformation, 1500-1648
MATH 230: Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry
RLST 225: Jesus and the Gospels
PHIL 105: Introduction to Logic
PHSD 170: Sports Medicine and Wellness
HIST 230: History of the Reformation, 1500-1648
MATH 230: Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry
RLST 225: Jesus and the Gospels
PHIL 105: Introduction to Logic
PHSD 170: Sports Medicine and Wellness
never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college
adv. grammar (best writing class I took)
speechwriting (next-best writing class I took)
screenwriting (what a waste of time)
man’s food (buy outlines, never watch lectures)
organic chem (orgo 1 & 2 combined—huge mistake)
adv. grammar (best writing class I took)
speechwriting (next-best writing class I took)
screenwriting (what a waste of time)
man’s food (buy outlines, never watch lectures)
organic chem (orgo 1 & 2 combined—huge mistake)
never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college
children’s literature
the contemporary south
film studies
oral communications - french
fundamentals of acting - theatre
children’s literature
the contemporary south
film studies
oral communications - french
fundamentals of acting - theatre
January 31, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Picking no more than one per department:
HIST 230: History of the Reformation, 1500-1648
MATH 230: Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry
RLST 225: Jesus and the Gospels
PHIL 105: Introduction to Logic
PHSD 170: Sports Medicine and Wellness
HIST 230: History of the Reformation, 1500-1648
MATH 230: Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry
RLST 225: Jesus and the Gospels
PHIL 105: Introduction to Logic
PHSD 170: Sports Medicine and Wellness
I had an interview with Chris Correa in 2011/2012, when I was closest to getting into working in baseball.
At that time, an analytics entry role paid less than a first-year HS math teacher.
At that time, an analytics entry role paid less than a first-year HS math teacher.
Obviously the biggest headline that involves Astros, Correa, and 2017
January 30, 2026 at 9:21 PM
I had an interview with Chris Correa in 2011/2012, when I was closest to getting into working in baseball.
At that time, an analytics entry role paid less than a first-year HS math teacher.
At that time, an analytics entry role paid less than a first-year HS math teacher.
One knife, period.
Jelly first, lick it clean, then the peanut butter.
(My wife and I have different tastes in PB, so we each have our own jar)
Jelly first, lick it clean, then the peanut butter.
(My wife and I have different tastes in PB, so we each have our own jar)
I just found out that my spouse makes a PB&J sandwich using the same knife for both toppings, instead of one knife for each separate container.
We've been married for over 16 years. I cannot believe I just discovered this NOW.
Is it 1 knife or 2 when making PB&J? Chime in!
We've been married for over 16 years. I cannot believe I just discovered this NOW.
Is it 1 knife or 2 when making PB&J? Chime in!
January 30, 2026 at 1:52 PM
One knife, period.
Jelly first, lick it clean, then the peanut butter.
(My wife and I have different tastes in PB, so we each have our own jar)
Jelly first, lick it clean, then the peanut butter.
(My wife and I have different tastes in PB, so we each have our own jar)
So, he'll probably catch Averill in Total Bases in 2026, Thome in HR and Averill R and RBI in two seasons, and Speaker in 2B in 2 or 3 seasons.
165 stolen bases to catch Lofton is an average of 23.6 per year over the next seven seasons, which is not out of the realm of possibility.
165 stolen bases to catch Lofton is an average of 23.6 per year over the next seven seasons, which is not out of the realm of possibility.
José Ramírez career:
R: 1,001, 3rd in CLE history (leader: Earl Averill 1,154)
2B: 398, 3rd (Tris Speaker 486)
HR: 285, 2nd (Jim Thome 337)
RBI: 949, 2nd (Averill 1,084)
SB: 287, 2nd (Kenny Lofton 452)
Total bases: 3,007, 2nd (Averill 3,201 @EliasSports)
XBH: 726, 1st
And he’s signed thru 2032!!!
R: 1,001, 3rd in CLE history (leader: Earl Averill 1,154)
2B: 398, 3rd (Tris Speaker 486)
HR: 285, 2nd (Jim Thome 337)
RBI: 949, 2nd (Averill 1,084)
SB: 287, 2nd (Kenny Lofton 452)
Total bases: 3,007, 2nd (Averill 3,201 @EliasSports)
XBH: 726, 1st
And he’s signed thru 2032!!!
January 29, 2026 at 11:10 PM
So, he'll probably catch Averill in Total Bases in 2026, Thome in HR and Averill R and RBI in two seasons, and Speaker in 2B in 2 or 3 seasons.
165 stolen bases to catch Lofton is an average of 23.6 per year over the next seven seasons, which is not out of the realm of possibility.
165 stolen bases to catch Lofton is an average of 23.6 per year over the next seven seasons, which is not out of the realm of possibility.
If he wins, Elliot Forhan would likely join the "Noted Kenyon Alumni" list in my brain (he was a year behind me)
January 29, 2026 at 6:18 PM
If he wins, Elliot Forhan would likely join the "Noted Kenyon Alumni" list in my brain (he was a year behind me)
Hey @nikolaidenmark.bsky.social and @andrew.mcguiregis.com - Twins trading AWAY a bullpen guy in the offseason? Hoo boy are they uninterested in winning this year at all.
January 29, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Hey @nikolaidenmark.bsky.social and @andrew.mcguiregis.com - Twins trading AWAY a bullpen guy in the offseason? Hoo boy are they uninterested in winning this year at all.
This man literally(1) has the Dayton logo tattooed on his body. If you can't get him to watch, hooo boy
This is what you’ve done to me and my best friend from undergrad, AG and Neil. We’re not even watching. We can’t be bothered to care.
Fire AG. Fire Neil Sullivan.
Fire AG. Fire Neil Sullivan.
January 28, 2026 at 3:26 AM
This man literally(1) has the Dayton logo tattooed on his body. If you can't get him to watch, hooo boy
To pull this into a different thread, as it is only tangentially related - the local German hunting/singing club claims the oldest Oktoberfest in the US
germaniacolumbus.org/oktoberfest
germaniacolumbus.org/oktoberfest
January 26, 2026 at 8:59 PM
To pull this into a different thread, as it is only tangentially related - the local German hunting/singing club claims the oldest Oktoberfest in the US
germaniacolumbus.org/oktoberfest
germaniacolumbus.org/oktoberfest
Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.
Hillbilly Deluxe
Buenas Noches from a Lonely Room
Hillbilly Deluxe
Buenas Noches from a Lonely Room
Tell me your great three album runs
You ever think about how Arcade Fire made three extremely good albums in a row and then fell of a musical cliff?
January 26, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.
Hillbilly Deluxe
Buenas Noches from a Lonely Room
Hillbilly Deluxe
Buenas Noches from a Lonely Room
January 23, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Older pup: (Not named for this character, but her nickname matches his name; his namesake is not really in a gif)
January 23, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Older pup: (Not named for this character, but her nickname matches his name; his namesake is not really in a gif)
Speaking of disingenuous phrasing, holy crap this.
The Brewers didn't trade him away because they want to save $8 million in 2026; they traded him away because they want to try to continue to compete/win for 2026-2031, and they weren't going to be able to re-sign him after the season.
The Brewers didn't trade him away because they want to save $8 million in 2026; they traded him away because they want to try to continue to compete/win for 2026-2031, and they weren't going to be able to re-sign him after the season.
The Brewers trading away Freddy Peralta and his $8 million salary because they'd rather save the money is worse for baseball than whatever payroll games the Dodgers are playing.
January 22, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Speaking of disingenuous phrasing, holy crap this.
The Brewers didn't trade him away because they want to save $8 million in 2026; they traded him away because they want to try to continue to compete/win for 2026-2031, and they weren't going to be able to re-sign him after the season.
The Brewers didn't trade him away because they want to save $8 million in 2026; they traded him away because they want to try to continue to compete/win for 2026-2031, and they weren't going to be able to re-sign him after the season.
Got a response from a comms person.
I disagreed with what they shared, but did so respectfully. Included in that disagreement was tying together quotes from Pearl S. Buck and Mobb Deep.
I resisted gilding the lily by pointing out that AI couldn't connect those quotes.
I disagreed with what they shared, but did so respectfully. Included in that disagreement was tying together quotes from Pearl S. Buck and Mobb Deep.
I resisted gilding the lily by pointing out that AI couldn't connect those quotes.
I'm very, VERY good at being a squeaky wheel.
January 21, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Got a response from a comms person.
I disagreed with what they shared, but did so respectfully. Included in that disagreement was tying together quotes from Pearl S. Buck and Mobb Deep.
I resisted gilding the lily by pointing out that AI couldn't connect those quotes.
I disagreed with what they shared, but did so respectfully. Included in that disagreement was tying together quotes from Pearl S. Buck and Mobb Deep.
I resisted gilding the lily by pointing out that AI couldn't connect those quotes.
I do not blame the Dodgers for utilizing their advantages to the full extent of the system. I do make mention, however, that they're playing "Minors" difficulty, while other teams are on "Legend."
The other teams should force an even playing field.
(Also, the revenue difference is like $500 mill)
The other teams should force an even playing field.
(Also, the revenue difference is like $500 mill)
I don’t think a system where one team has like $200m more in revenue than the bottom half works very well and something should be done to improve it, but demonizing the Dodgers for simply spending their revenue on wages and player development is crazy. They’re not the bad guys here.
January 20, 2026 at 7:25 PM
I do not blame the Dodgers for utilizing their advantages to the full extent of the system. I do make mention, however, that they're playing "Minors" difficulty, while other teams are on "Legend."
The other teams should force an even playing field.
(Also, the revenue difference is like $500 mill)
The other teams should force an even playing field.
(Also, the revenue difference is like $500 mill)
Congratulations, Indiana and Indiana fans.
I hope you've all taken tomorrow off of work- when the Guardians finally manage a World Series title, I'll be taking several days to celebrate.
I only hope my dad is still alive to see it.
I hope you've all taken tomorrow off of work- when the Guardians finally manage a World Series title, I'll be taking several days to celebrate.
I only hope my dad is still alive to see it.
January 20, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Congratulations, Indiana and Indiana fans.
I hope you've all taken tomorrow off of work- when the Guardians finally manage a World Series title, I'll be taking several days to celebrate.
I only hope my dad is still alive to see it.
I hope you've all taken tomorrow off of work- when the Guardians finally manage a World Series title, I'll be taking several days to celebrate.
I only hope my dad is still alive to see it.
No salary cap. 100% of all broadcast, ticket, merch, and concessions revenue split evenly among the teams; salary floor.
But when one team has $650 million more come in than another playoff team, don't bitch at me for the team I root for "not spending" - they're trying to win the only way they can
But when one team has $650 million more come in than another playoff team, don't bitch at me for the team I root for "not spending" - they're trying to win the only way they can
Look, I get that looking at the Dodgers $400 million payroll can drive a baseball fan a little batty
But arguing for a salary cap is saying "owners should get to pocket more of the profits created by player labor" and I just cannot get onside for that.
But arguing for a salary cap is saying "owners should get to pocket more of the profits created by player labor" and I just cannot get onside for that.
January 19, 2026 at 8:25 PM
No salary cap. 100% of all broadcast, ticket, merch, and concessions revenue split evenly among the teams; salary floor.
But when one team has $650 million more come in than another playoff team, don't bitch at me for the team I root for "not spending" - they're trying to win the only way they can
But when one team has $650 million more come in than another playoff team, don't bitch at me for the team I root for "not spending" - they're trying to win the only way they can
Lemon went to friends to watch all three LoTR movies, extended cut, in a marathon this morning.
I cleaned out the fridge and pantry; cleaned up the dining room and TV room; bought a portable tire inflater and filled up my car's tires.
Hard to say who had more fun today.
I cleaned out the fridge and pantry; cleaned up the dining room and TV room; bought a portable tire inflater and filled up my car's tires.
Hard to say who had more fun today.
January 19, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Lemon went to friends to watch all three LoTR movies, extended cut, in a marathon this morning.
I cleaned out the fridge and pantry; cleaned up the dining room and TV room; bought a portable tire inflater and filled up my car's tires.
Hard to say who had more fun today.
I cleaned out the fridge and pantry; cleaned up the dining room and TV room; bought a portable tire inflater and filled up my car's tires.
Hard to say who had more fun today.
January 17, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The entire movie: Napoleon Dynamite. "It is so funny!"
"Oh, you gotta be drinking/drunk/high"
None of those are true.
The first 45 minutes: The Sound of Music. Thanks, grade school music teacher on the last day of class every year
"Oh, you gotta be drinking/drunk/high"
None of those are true.
The first 45 minutes: The Sound of Music. Thanks, grade school music teacher on the last day of class every year
What is the movie you have seen the most times that you would say you do NOT like?
January 17, 2026 at 4:39 AM
The entire movie: Napoleon Dynamite. "It is so funny!"
"Oh, you gotta be drinking/drunk/high"
None of those are true.
The first 45 minutes: The Sound of Music. Thanks, grade school music teacher on the last day of class every year
"Oh, you gotta be drinking/drunk/high"
None of those are true.
The first 45 minutes: The Sound of Music. Thanks, grade school music teacher on the last day of class every year
Hey, Louisville friends (@502eire.lol and @actioncookbook.com) - what's the story with Biscuit Belly? A new one is opening here soon.
January 17, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Hey, Louisville friends (@502eire.lol and @actioncookbook.com) - what's the story with Biscuit Belly? A new one is opening here soon.
"Just because Rob Manfred brought it up doesn't mean it's bad!"
But it fucking is, though.
But it fucking is, though.
Rob Manfred mentioned a possible in-season tournament for MLB (neat!) but then for whatever goofy reason said games would likely need to be dropped from the schedule, or the season split. The NBA and WNBA show us that's just not true, though, and MLB has a built-in spot for the finals, too.
Making a Case for an In-Season Tournament | Baseball Prospectus
Just because Rob Manfred brought it up doesn't mean it's bad! (We're surprised, too).
www.baseballprospectus.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:37 PM
"Just because Rob Manfred brought it up doesn't mean it's bad!"
But it fucking is, though.
But it fucking is, though.
Aw, dangit, my preferred nearby sushi place closed abruptly this past weekend.
(Not Akai Hana, Columbus people, that would be much more of a blow)
(Not Akai Hana, Columbus people, that would be much more of a blow)
January 15, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Aw, dangit, my preferred nearby sushi place closed abruptly this past weekend.
(Not Akai Hana, Columbus people, that would be much more of a blow)
(Not Akai Hana, Columbus people, that would be much more of a blow)
The Clippers have had Dime-a-Dog nights for fifty years - they had two a month last year (usually on Tuesdays).
I can say that I've never seen anyone turned away from more hot dogs.
I can say that I've never seen anyone turned away from more hot dogs.
January 14, 2026 at 2:17 PM
The Clippers have had Dime-a-Dog nights for fifty years - they had two a month last year (usually on Tuesdays).
I can say that I've never seen anyone turned away from more hot dogs.
I can say that I've never seen anyone turned away from more hot dogs.