Jeff Gill
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Lizza Nuzzi part 6: 'Bobby was behind the whole thing.'
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December 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Lizza Nuzzi part 6: 'Bobby was behind the whole thing.'
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Jane Austen, born 250 years ago today. Let us consider her, her work, & her humble spirit on this anniversary day for her life.
December 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Jane Austen, born 250 years ago today. Let us consider her, her work, & her humble spirit on this anniversary day for her life.
The best things happen while you’re dancing…
December 15, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The best things happen while you’re dancing…
East edge of Granville, 7:45 pm, we have 5 inches plus a wee bit so far. Glad to stay in: almost no traffic on Newark-Granville Road.
December 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
East edge of Granville, 7:45 pm, we have 5 inches plus a wee bit so far. Glad to stay in: almost no traffic on Newark-Granville Road.
Woodside Presbyterian Church in Newark, Ohio on Woods Avenue is NOT holding worship on Sunday, Dec. 14th. Stay home, stay warm, read Matthew 11:2-11 & reflect on “Who exactly is coming?” for the Third Sunday of Advent. With the blessing, see you on the 21st at 10:30 am!
December 14, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Woodside Presbyterian Church in Newark, Ohio on Woods Avenue is NOT holding worship on Sunday, Dec. 14th. Stay home, stay warm, read Matthew 11:2-11 & reflect on “Who exactly is coming?” for the Third Sunday of Advent. With the blessing, see you on the 21st at 10:30 am!
Chicken, egg?
A new study of the last 50 years of US pop music shows “a significant increase in stress-related language, alongside declines in positive sentiment and lyrical complexity.”
Societal crises disrupt long-term increases in stress, negativity, and simplicity in US Billboard song lyrics from 1973 to 2023 - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Societal crises disrupt long-term increases in stress, negativity, and simplicity in US Billboard song lyrics from 1973 to 2023
www.nature.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Chicken, egg?
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I hadn't yet finished my sermon for tomorrow and was about to dive back in when our organist called to say she's snowed in. A confusing text chain ensued, and long story short, church is canceled.
If you know anyone in my congregation, please don't tell them about the happy dance I just did. 🫢
If you know anyone in my congregation, please don't tell them about the happy dance I just did. 🫢
December 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I hadn't yet finished my sermon for tomorrow and was about to dive back in when our organist called to say she's snowed in. A confusing text chain ensued, and long story short, church is canceled.
If you know anyone in my congregation, please don't tell them about the happy dance I just did. 🫢
If you know anyone in my congregation, please don't tell them about the happy dance I just did. 🫢
“Let me tell you something, honey. There's two types of people that work in the patch... dreamers and losers. Used to be that way in the whole nation. Failures headed out West to either die or succeed. All the way to California. But there's not any dreamers out there anymore…
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December 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM
“Let me tell you something, honey. There's two types of people that work in the patch... dreamers and losers. Used to be that way in the whole nation. Failures headed out West to either die or succeed. All the way to California. But there's not any dreamers out there anymore…
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A guy walked by while I was setting up to take this photo and asked what was special about this alley. He said people are always taking pics of it. I dunno, probably because it looks cool?
📷 Pentax LX, 50mm f/1.4
🎞️ Cinestill 800T
#believeinfilm
📷 Pentax LX, 50mm f/1.4
🎞️ Cinestill 800T
#believeinfilm
December 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A guy walked by while I was setting up to take this photo and asked what was special about this alley. He said people are always taking pics of it. I dunno, probably because it looks cool?
📷 Pentax LX, 50mm f/1.4
🎞️ Cinestill 800T
#believeinfilm
📷 Pentax LX, 50mm f/1.4
🎞️ Cinestill 800T
#believeinfilm
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Happy 100th birthday to Dick Van Dyke! God bless him!
December 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Happy 100th birthday to Dick Van Dyke! God bless him!
Small is beautiful.
December 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Small is beautiful.
They do Christmas differently in Indianapolis.
December 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
They do Christmas differently in Indianapolis.
❄️ Due to severe cold, the Licking County Emergency Warming Center will open for anyone seeking a place to get out of the cold on Sat., Dec. 13 & Sun., Dec. 14. Hours: Sat. 5 pm to 8:30am Sun. 14th; Sun. 5 pm to 8:30am Monday 15th.
@ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 592 W. Main St.
@ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 592 W. Main St.
December 13, 2025 at 12:33 AM
❄️ Due to severe cold, the Licking County Emergency Warming Center will open for anyone seeking a place to get out of the cold on Sat., Dec. 13 & Sun., Dec. 14. Hours: Sat. 5 pm to 8:30am Sun. 14th; Sun. 5 pm to 8:30am Monday 15th.
@ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 592 W. Main St.
@ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 592 W. Main St.
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Reporter: There were new Epstein photos today showing you, Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon…
Trump: He has photos with everybody. Hundreds and hundreds of people that have photos with him, that's no big deal, I know nothing about it.
Trump: He has photos with everybody. Hundreds and hundreds of people that have photos with him, that's no big deal, I know nothing about it.
December 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Reporter: There were new Epstein photos today showing you, Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon…
Trump: He has photos with everybody. Hundreds and hundreds of people that have photos with him, that's no big deal, I know nothing about it.
Trump: He has photos with everybody. Hundreds and hundreds of people that have photos with him, that's no big deal, I know nothing about it.
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it's a 🎁 version
an article two friends and my mom sent me before 8 this morning— www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
it's a 🎁 version
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War on Christians!
Kristi Noem has attacked Sister Norma Pimentel, a leader of Catholic Charities serving immigrants in the Texas Rio Grande Valley, after she spoke out bravely criticizing DHS deportation projects, echoing the words of Pope Leo. www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/268391/...
DHS cuts off aid to Texas Catholic Charities
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has suspended Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV) from receiving federal funding, according to CCRGV.
www.catholicnewsagency.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
War on Christians!
An ancient Advent practice I read of weeks ago as an interesting challenge, comes to its third week & the hardest part of meditating on the "four last things" in this penitential & preparatory season: see what you think in my @NewarkAdvocate column.
www.newarkadvocate.com/story/opinio...
www.newarkadvocate.com/story/opinio...
Hell's place at the modern Christmas table | Faith Works
Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill discusses themes of Advent over time and how they can be applied today.
www.newarkadvocate.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
An ancient Advent practice I read of weeks ago as an interesting challenge, comes to its third week & the hardest part of meditating on the "four last things" in this penitential & preparatory season: see what you think in my @NewarkAdvocate column.
www.newarkadvocate.com/story/opinio...
www.newarkadvocate.com/story/opinio...
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I still don’t think of Lizza as an entirely trustworthy narrator here, but this dig at Dylan Byers is 100% on the money.
December 11, 2025 at 4:36 AM
I still don’t think of Lizza as an entirely trustworthy narrator here, but this dig at Dylan Byers is 100% on the money.
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“New Lizza post is up!” I shout from my room. The only reply is my own echo; this house has been empty for thirty-five years.
December 11, 2025 at 2:14 AM
“New Lizza post is up!” I shout from my room. The only reply is my own echo; this house has been empty for thirty-five years.
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man (Audio)
YouTube video by LynyrdSkynyrdVEVO
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December 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Can't say I ever expected to see a "That Font was No Angel" headline. But here we are.
December 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Can't say I ever expected to see a "That Font was No Angel" headline. But here we are.
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I'm sorry to add to this conversation but this section from the latest Lizza novel is worth elevating.
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I'm sorry to add to this conversation but this section from the latest Lizza novel is worth elevating.
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Tractor maker Deere has warned that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are backfiring on American farmers, prompting cash-strapped producers to delay replacing aging equipment. Deere has had to cut production and workers and says it is likely to cut more jobs in 2026. www.ft.com/content/523a...
Donald Trump’s tariffs intensify strain on US farmers, Deere warns
Farming equipment giant is scaling back production at flagship tractor plant in Iowa
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December 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Tractor maker Deere has warned that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are backfiring on American farmers, prompting cash-strapped producers to delay replacing aging equipment. Deere has had to cut production and workers and says it is likely to cut more jobs in 2026. www.ft.com/content/523a...
You want this. You need this. You will play this. Possibly twice. (You’re welcome.)
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Christmastime Is Here (From "A Charlie Brown Christmas")
YouTube video by Mel Tormé - Topic
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December 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
You want this. You need this. You will play this. Possibly twice. (You’re welcome.)
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youtu.be/RMcLy2KPakQ
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Currently watching a 26yo give an excellent, learned 40-minute study/analysis of John Cale's Paris 1919
December 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Currently watching a 26yo give an excellent, learned 40-minute study/analysis of John Cale's Paris 1919