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Andrew Forbes
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Human, author. Field Work: On Baseball and Making a Living (@pressassembly.bsky.social). The Diapause (novel), McCurdle's Arm (novella) (@invisibooks.bsky.social). #SABR (Hanlan's Pt). He/him.
📍Peterborough, Ontario

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oh well okay then
A CBC News headline reads "Can you see Newfoundland from Cape Breton? Online photo sparks debate," and an excerpt from the article begins "CBC News asked ChatGPT..."
November 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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For 14 yrs our twin boys shared a room, then their older sister left for uni (then came back, we renovated, everyone's happy). T got his own bed in her old room, but C was on a mattress on the floor for a year. So he and I built this. It was super fun to do, and we got to hang out + use power tools.
A built-in bed made of lumber and plywood, with shelves at either end that extend to the ceiling and frame a large window. The bed features two large rolling drawers at floor level. Everything is bolted into the walls (sorry, future owners of this house). This thing is SOLID.
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Kicking off the season with a viewing of The Muppet Christmas Carol, as is customary, and struck once again by its brilliance which lies squarely with Michael Caine's decision to play it straight, despite the fact that he's playing opposite a bunch of wisecracking pieces of felt.
Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge ignores Kermit the frog and a rat in a waistcoat.
November 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Just picked up my copy at Take Cover Books in beautiful Peterborough, Ontario.
A hand holds a hardcover copy of the book "The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman," by Niko Stratis.
November 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Revisiting this perfect thing tonight as I prepare for a workshop next week on the personal essay. Always return to the masters.
A hand holding a copy of "The Boys of My Youth," a collection of essays by Jo Ann Beard.
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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First game of the day underway here at this U17 tournament at Queen's University.
Two teams, one in black uniforms, one in white, face each other on a volleyball court.
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Friday night, hotel, Kingston, Ontario.
The book "The Tecumsehs of the International Association: Canada's First Major League Baseball Champions," by Brian Martin rests next to a can of Sleeman Lager beer.
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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This is from Busch Stadium in 2023.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS SPORTS BETTING POLICY FOR MAJOR LEAGUE PLAYERS Set forth below is Major League Baseball's collectively bargained sports betting and other legal gaming policy ("Policy") covering all 40-man roster Players ("Major League Players" or "Players"). Although many of the principles addressed in this Policy are already covered by Major League Rule 21 (which remains in full force andeffect), we believe that additional rules are required to safeguard our sport as legalized sports betting becomes more pervasive. For your reference, a copy of the full text of Major League Rule 21 is attached. Please be aware that violations of Major League Rule 21 or this Policy may result in discipline up to and including permanent ineligibility from Major League and Minor League Baseball, subject to the just cause provisions of the Basic Agreement. This bulletin, which supersedes and replaces all prior bulletins on these subjects, must be distributed to all Major League Players and posted in every Major League clubhouse. I. Prohibited Conduct for Major League Plavers A. No Betting on Baseball. Major League Players may not bet on any professional or amateur baseball games (including, without limitation, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, international, college, high school and youth games) (hereinafter referred to as "Baseball Games") or events (including, without limitation, home run derbies, all-star games, skills competitions and tournaments) (hereinafter referred to as "Baseball Events"). Major League Players may not ask others to place bets on their behalf, knowingly benefit financially from, or knowingly assist with bets placed by others. This prohibition applies to all bets related to Baseball Games or Baseball Events, including, without limitation, bets on the outcome of games(either individual games or multiple games such as a series or season) or events within games (e.g., the outcome of a particular pitch, at-bat, play or inning), any all-
November 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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The AI's doing great by the way, just a bang up job, no complaints

ffs
A Google Gemini AI-generated headline claims that the Toronto Blue Jays won the 2025 World Series, which they did not.
November 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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I have issued this poutine a warning.
A poutine.
November 2, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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Unprompted (?), my phone just nudged me with a photo of my daughter's first game at the Dome, 2007. Halladay beat Cleveland. Clearly a good omen!
A dad holds his infant daughter at a baseball game at SkyDome, Toronto.
November 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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If you need me this afternoon find somebody else
The spines of bound editions of Spaldings Official Base Ball Guide from 1906-1913, i.e. nerd heaven at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
November 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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In times of great spiritual tumult it can be helpful to revisit the old legends. Accordingly: Joe Carter's locker, jerseys from Olerud and Tony Fernandez, Molitor's WS MVP trophy, Duane Ward's glove, etc. May they visit blessings on their descendants.
A locker stall behind glass features baseball jerseys, bats, caps, trophies, and other ephemera. The display is at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in St. Marys, Ontario.
November 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Barger:
The cover of the David Bowie album "Lodger."
November 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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WTH @sportsnetpr.bsky.social ?
October 29, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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A text from my wife, who is in downtown Toronto, which reads: The streets are insane Everyone honking and screaming Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. holding up the American League Championship Series MVP award.
October 21, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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October 21, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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"the palaces of nature," were not changed
A small dirt road curves to the right, lined with trees, their leaves in full autumn displays of red, orange, and gold. Sunlight streams through their branches. A blue sky with white, wispy clouds, and in the foreground, two tall white pine trees stand above deciduous trees with leaves turned orange and red.
October 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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In my natural habitat
A forest trail strewn with autumn leaves, above which loom deciduous trees sporting leaves in brilliant orange and red, and over it all the sky is clear and blue.
October 12, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Had extra lumber, built a new work bench.
A work bench inside a garage. The bench sits beneath a hanging lamp, and behind it a pegboard wall holds tools and assorted junk.
October 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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You love to see it.
Members of the Toronto Blue Jays whoop and holler in celebration after defeating the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series.
October 9, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Finishing the day with a big fire beneath a gorgeous silvery moon.
October 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Watched the Blue Jays win the AL East, then went to see The Grapes of Wrath (well, 2/3 of them) at Market Hall, Peterborough. That’s a good Sunday.
Two men with guitars on a stage, with a crowd looking on.
September 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Alright you bums, let's win one of these.
The Rogers Centre baseball stadium in Toronto is pictured during a game between the Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox.
September 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Thinking of John Coltrane on what would have been his 99th birthday.
A single candle burns between two CD box sets by John Coltrane: "Heavyweight Champion: The Complete Atlantic Recordings," and "The Classic Quartet: The Complete Impulse! Studio Recordings."
September 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM