Spent a decent amount of time in Sarajevo where sports betting parlors are legal and commonplace.

I’ve never seen a happy person inside.

I’ll be honest — I’m far less concerned about talking heads quibbling over what constitutes legitimate criticism of Israel, and more concerned about Dan Bilzerian ranting about the Talmud on Piers Morgan.

When discussing how to combat forms of bigotry, this type of criticism seems to get raised uniquely when addressing antisemitism. There are undoubtedly people who intentionally conflate genuine criticism of Israel with antisemitism, but it is far from the gravest threat to fighting antisemitism.

The bear must be protected at all costs.

I wish Jews were given the space to quarrel amongst ourselves about what constitutes antisemitism instead of gentiles doing it on our behalf.

Then again, such a quarrel would likely require 1000 years of arguments, a new holiday, a book added to our canon, and — G*d forbid — another diaspora.

You’ve never pre-gamed a writing sesh?

The correct take, imo.

So many of us live in cultures and households that idolize “work martyrdom.” If reading is work, now I don’t have to feel bad about prioritizing it!

I’m inclined to agree, because I feel like I can give reading my full attention, whereas when I’m listening, I split my attention 12 ways, usually resulting in a worse experience.

Heinlein was a gateway drug to a bygone era of science fiction the likes of which I dare say we will never see again.

Schande.

Shit, is this some internet lore I’m missing?

I yearn for a smoldering hearth on a breezy day.