Ari Rubin
@ariarubin.bsky.social
This is my personal account. For my writing, see @TheSurrealAri.bsky.social. Mostly ranting about sports. #redsox #celtics #commanders (even though I live in NYC.
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Ari Rubin
@ariarubin.bsky.social
· Jan 22
This is my personal account. For my professional writing account, go to @thesurrealari.bsky.social.
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The winter wind still rattles,
It chills me to the bones—
The snow still sits in piles,
Deep outside my home
Many days must still yet pass
Before the songbird sings—
But, #pitchersandcatchers are reporting,
The first sign of the spring!
#vss365 #springstraining #baseballisback
It chills me to the bones—
The snow still sits in piles,
Deep outside my home
Many days must still yet pass
Before the songbird sings—
But, #pitchersandcatchers are reporting,
The first sign of the spring!
#vss365 #springstraining #baseballisback
February 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The winter wind still rattles,
It chills me to the bones—
The snow still sits in piles,
Deep outside my home
Many days must still yet pass
Before the songbird sings—
But, #pitchersandcatchers are reporting,
The first sign of the spring!
#vss365 #springstraining #baseballisback
It chills me to the bones—
The snow still sits in piles,
Deep outside my home
Many days must still yet pass
Before the songbird sings—
But, #pitchersandcatchers are reporting,
The first sign of the spring!
#vss365 #springstraining #baseballisback
The Seattle punter has a chance to be the first punter to win MVP of the #superbowl
February 9, 2026 at 12:53 AM
The Seattle punter has a chance to be the first punter to win MVP of the #superbowl
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If they gave half the points for shots that went halfway down and out, this game might be tied.
February 8, 2026 at 7:38 PM
If they gave half the points for shots that went halfway down and out, this game might be tied.
The Knicks may be beating the Celtics tonight, but this seems like a good time to remind everyone that NY has not won an nba championship since 1973.
February 8, 2026 at 7:43 PM
The Knicks may be beating the Celtics tonight, but this seems like a good time to remind everyone that NY has not won an nba championship since 1973.
Shitty defense
Poor shooting
Foul trouble
Questionable calls
Still down only 7 at the half. The game is still winnable, despite another lousy first half.
#celtics
Poor shooting
Foul trouble
Questionable calls
Still down only 7 at the half. The game is still winnable, despite another lousy first half.
#celtics
February 8, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Shitty defense
Poor shooting
Foul trouble
Questionable calls
Still down only 7 at the half. The game is still winnable, despite another lousy first half.
#celtics
Poor shooting
Foul trouble
Questionable calls
Still down only 7 at the half. The game is still winnable, despite another lousy first half.
#celtics
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In honor of #BillFinger’s birthday, here’s a shot of Bill Finger way, at the corner of 192nd and Grand Concourse in The Bronx. Finger and co-creator Bob Kane came up with the idea for #Batman, and often met to discuss it in Poe Park, where the #EdgarAllanPoe cottage sits today. #comics #nyc
February 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
In honor of #BillFinger’s birthday, here’s a shot of Bill Finger way, at the corner of 192nd and Grand Concourse in The Bronx. Finger and co-creator Bob Kane came up with the idea for #Batman, and often met to discuss it in Poe Park, where the #EdgarAllanPoe cottage sits today. #comics #nyc
To me, even when I was a kid, the #superbowlsunday #nba showcase was always the biggest game of the day, especially when the #celtics were playing.
February 8, 2026 at 5:54 PM
To me, even when I was a kid, the #superbowlsunday #nba showcase was always the biggest game of the day, especially when the #celtics were playing.
@baseballprospectus.com when are the annuals shipping for those of us who bought the 360 package?
February 7, 2026 at 11:47 PM
@baseballprospectus.com when are the annuals shipping for those of us who bought the 360 package?
Tho #celtics team is so fun. Last few year felt like win or else. Like we weren’t happy if they won. That was what they were supposed to do. The whole thing felt, I don’t know, claustrophobic. This team is like a breath of fresh air.
February 5, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Tho #celtics team is so fun. Last few year felt like win or else. Like we weren’t happy if they won. That was what they were supposed to do. The whole thing felt, I don’t know, claustrophobic. This team is like a breath of fresh air.
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The Funniest Charles Dickens Story You’ll Read Today
The Funniest Charles Dickens Story You’ll Read Today
Yesterday, I had the privilege of leafing through some really expensive books which are on display at Christie’s. One of these, perhaps my favorite in the collection, is a presentation copy of Charles Dickens’ Martin Chuzzlewit. According to Christie’s book expert Heather Weintraub, this particular copy was presented by Dickens to his doctor. Dickens went to see the doctor because he was experiencing pain in his lower back/upper leg area, likely caused by long hours of sitting at his desk writing.
aarubin.wordpress.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The Funniest Charles Dickens Story You’ll Read Today
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Groundhog Harassed By Dipshits In Stupid Hats
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Groundhog Harassed By Dipshits In Stupid Hats
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Wally's wishing you a Happy Truck Day!
February 2, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Wally's wishing you a Happy Truck Day!
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Happy "Truck Day" to all who celebrate. Pitchers and Catchers report in 8 days! #BostonRedSox
February 2, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Happy "Truck Day" to all who celebrate. Pitchers and Catchers report in 8 days! #BostonRedSox
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Happy Truck Day! The first hint of Spring!
@redsox.com Pitchers and Catchers Report: February 10.
Daylight Saving Time resumes: March 8.
First Day of Spring: March 20.
Opening Day (Red Sox in Cincinnati: March 26.
www.wwlp.com/sports/bosto...
@redsox.com Pitchers and Catchers Report: February 10.
Daylight Saving Time resumes: March 8.
First Day of Spring: March 20.
Opening Day (Red Sox in Cincinnati: March 26.
www.wwlp.com/sports/bosto...
www.wwlp.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Happy Truck Day! The first hint of Spring!
@redsox.com Pitchers and Catchers Report: February 10.
Daylight Saving Time resumes: March 8.
First Day of Spring: March 20.
Opening Day (Red Sox in Cincinnati: March 26.
www.wwlp.com/sports/bosto...
@redsox.com Pitchers and Catchers Report: February 10.
Daylight Saving Time resumes: March 8.
First Day of Spring: March 20.
Opening Day (Red Sox in Cincinnati: March 26.
www.wwlp.com/sports/bosto...
Hall of Famer “Wee” Willie Keeler is credited with first saying “Hit ‘em where they ain’t.” The phrase leads off the text on his HOF plaque.
what's an interesting baseball fact most people don't know?
February 1, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Hall of Famer “Wee” Willie Keeler is credited with first saying “Hit ‘em where they ain’t.” The phrase leads off the text on his HOF plaque.
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Recommended reading for anyone who is just discovering that @brucespringsteen.net is political. The conversations between him and @barackobama.bsky.social are insightful and relevant, and the pictures and artifacts are wonderful too. I keep my copy prominently shelved in my living room.
January 30, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Recommended reading for anyone who is just discovering that @brucespringsteen.net is political. The conversations between him and @barackobama.bsky.social are insightful and relevant, and the pictures and artifacts are wonderful too. I keep my copy prominently shelved in my living room.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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On Browsing
A couple of weeks ago, I was reminiscing about how I found Philip K. Dick, one of my favorite authors, browsing the shelves at the now defunct St Marks Books in the East Village many years ago. At the time, I did not know who Philip K. Dick was, do not know that many of my favorite…
A couple of weeks ago, I was reminiscing about how I found Philip K. Dick, one of my favorite authors, browsing the shelves at the now defunct St Marks Books in the East Village many years ago. At the time, I did not know who Philip K. Dick was, do not know that many of my favorite…
On Browsing
A couple of weeks ago, I was reminiscing about how I found Philip K. Dick, one of my favorite authors, browsing the shelves at the now defunct St Marks Books in the East Village many years ago. At the time, I did not know who Philip K. Dick was, do not know that many of my favorite science fiction movies were based on his work, and, of course, I had no idea that would become one of my favorite authors.
aarubin.wordpress.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:30 PM
On Browsing
A couple of weeks ago, I was reminiscing about how I found Philip K. Dick, one of my favorite authors, browsing the shelves at the now defunct St Marks Books in the East Village many years ago. At the time, I did not know who Philip K. Dick was, do not know that many of my favorite…
A couple of weeks ago, I was reminiscing about how I found Philip K. Dick, one of my favorite authors, browsing the shelves at the now defunct St Marks Books in the East Village many years ago. At the time, I did not know who Philip K. Dick was, do not know that many of my favorite…