Matt Falduto
@matt17.bsky.social
I'm a dad, a writer, an educator, a theatre director and a financial aid director. Also a lifelong Bears fan. Even when they’re terrible.
I mean, how can you not root for Philip Rivers?
December 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I mean, how can you not root for Philip Rivers?
So every once in a while I get to participate in one of my favorite theatre events - a 24 hour play festival. Writers, directors, and actors are randomly put into groups. The writer has less than 12 hours to write a ten minute play. The director and the actors have less than 12 hours to rehearse...
December 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
So every once in a while I get to participate in one of my favorite theatre events - a 24 hour play festival. Writers, directors, and actors are randomly put into groups. The writer has less than 12 hours to write a ten minute play. The director and the actors have less than 12 hours to rehearse...
OB3. That's what many of us are calling the law that passed last August because using the word "beautiful" to describe this awful piece of legislation feels very wrong. There's a lot of bad stuff in OB3, but the one that I want to tell you about today isn't getting a lot of play right now. #highered
December 5, 2025 at 10:44 PM
OB3. That's what many of us are calling the law that passed last August because using the word "beautiful" to describe this awful piece of legislation feels very wrong. There's a lot of bad stuff in OB3, but the one that I want to tell you about today isn't getting a lot of play right now. #highered
This could be really bad. Dept of (ED) approves accreditors who independently review colleges and accredit them. To get access to financial aid, a college must be accredited. So this is basically Trump using an accreditor to attack a college he hates. (cont) www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
Columbia failed to meet accreditation standards, US government says
The U.S. Department of Education said on Wednesday it has notified a university accreditation body that Columbia University had violated federal anti-discrimination laws by its alleged failure to protect Jewish students on its campus.
www.reuters.com
June 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This could be really bad. Dept of (ED) approves accreditors who independently review colleges and accredit them. To get access to financial aid, a college must be accredited. So this is basically Trump using an accreditor to attack a college he hates. (cont) www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
Well, Thunderbolts* is probably the best Marvel movie since Endgame.
May 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Well, Thunderbolts* is probably the best Marvel movie since Endgame.
Songs of my youth #4: Take On Me, a-ha. 1985. Is there a more 80s song? I don't think I ever really learned all the words to this one. But it wasn't really about the words - it was the synth pop music and, of course, the music video.
March 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Songs of my youth #4: Take On Me, a-ha. 1985. Is there a more 80s song? I don't think I ever really learned all the words to this one. But it wasn't really about the words - it was the synth pop music and, of course, the music video.
Songs of my youth #3: Jack & Diane, John Cougar. 1982. This was before he decided to use his actual name. I used to think it was because he thought Cougar was cooler. I’d’ve done the same thing. Turns out the record company turned him into John Cougar. He always preferred Mellencamp.
March 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Songs of my youth #3: Jack & Diane, John Cougar. 1982. This was before he decided to use his actual name. I used to think it was because he thought Cougar was cooler. I’d’ve done the same thing. Turns out the record company turned him into John Cougar. He always preferred Mellencamp.
Songs of my youth, #2: Baba O’Riley, The Who. 1971. Released the year I was born, I didn’t really get into The Who until 1985 or so when my friend recommended them. Then I discovered the whole album-one of my brothers must have bought it-languishing in our stereo cabinet. It was vinyl of course.
March 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Songs of my youth, #2: Baba O’Riley, The Who. 1971. Released the year I was born, I didn’t really get into The Who until 1985 or so when my friend recommended them. Then I discovered the whole album-one of my brothers must have bought it-languishing in our stereo cabinet. It was vinyl of course.
Songs of my youth #1: Juke Box Hero, Foreigner. 1981. I loved this song though I didn't discover it until probably four or five years after its release. I am a lyrics guy more than a music guy and I loved the opening image: (1 of 5)
March 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Songs of my youth #1: Juke Box Hero, Foreigner. 1981. I loved this song though I didn't discover it until probably four or five years after its release. I am a lyrics guy more than a music guy and I loved the opening image: (1 of 5)
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A teacher in Idaho has been told to remove posters reading "Everyone is welcome here" - specifically because it features different skin tones. As I wrote last week, this is a global political movement that has explicitly set the goal of eradicating the very concept of equality.
West Ada teacher stands firm after she’s told to remove ‘Everyone is welcome here’ signs
Sarah Inama said she was told by administrators that her signs “don’t allow people to express differing opinions.”
www.idahostatesman.com
March 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
A teacher in Idaho has been told to remove posters reading "Everyone is welcome here" - specifically because it features different skin tones. As I wrote last week, this is a global political movement that has explicitly set the goal of eradicating the very concept of equality.
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Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...
Congressman Al Green on X: "Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl" / X
Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl
x.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...
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Travis Kelce looks so sad on the sideline you'd think Taylor was about to write a song about him.
February 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Travis Kelce looks so sad on the sideline you'd think Taylor was about to write a song about him.
There’s never been a shut out in the Super Bowl. So the Chiefs still have a chance to make history tonight.
February 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
There’s never been a shut out in the Super Bowl. So the Chiefs still have a chance to make history tonight.
Has there ever been a Super Bowl shutout?
February 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Has there ever been a Super Bowl shutout?
I’m old. I’m sure this is really cool, and I can appreciate the artistry, but I bet this is how many parents felt when I blasted The Who.
February 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I’m old. I’m sure this is really cool, and I can appreciate the artistry, but I bet this is how many parents felt when I blasted The Who.
The Chiefs really need halftime to come soon so they can attempt to regroup.
February 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The Chiefs really need halftime to come soon so they can attempt to regroup.
Hawkeye gets the pick six!!!
February 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Hawkeye gets the pick six!!!
Sure feels like Mahomes is going to throw an interception at some point.
February 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Sure feels like Mahomes is going to throw an interception at some point.
I am so tired of that play.
February 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I am so tired of that play.
Can this game start already?
February 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Can this game start already?
I mean there's no chance the Bears can get him, right?
Breaking: Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Browns star Myles Garrett has requested a trade.
Exclusive statement:
Exclusive statement:
February 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I mean there's no chance the Bears can get him, right?
Well the second quarter wasn’t nearly as good for the Hawkeyes. Down one at the half.
February 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Well the second quarter wasn’t nearly as good for the Hawkeyes. Down one at the half.
What a first quarter for the Hawkeyes! Holding USC to 4 points is crazy.
February 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What a first quarter for the Hawkeyes! Holding USC to 4 points is crazy.
Turns out I’m pretty good at throwing axes.
February 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Turns out I’m pretty good at throwing axes.