Brian McCurdy

“I felt safe in my shipwreck because I was far from the men with the yachts.”

This sums things up beautifully.

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Does the Apple Store reference in “Turn it off” in Book of Mormon count?

Thank you for the breakdown of Section 230 and all of what’s at stake. I can tell that this means a great deal to you. JGL’s backtracking definitely didn’t help his case!

Now Matt, “none” is a singular subject, so you should say “that none of them IS from.” However, since you have such a command of the English language, you probably already know that.

He’s had an incredible roster to work with, and a great DC. Does he elevate the team? Would any other NFL team want him as a coach?

I’m so glad to hear this! I’ve been a big admirer of your work for a long time. We’re rooting for you here in Virginia!

Goldblum’s AI singing voice in Wicked was lit

I remember my dad (who was the program director at WFOS) introducing me to Jim Bohannon at the Mutual studio in Crystal city. I was too young at the time to appreciate it, but I could see how thrilled my dad was to meet him. An A-list celebrity in his book!

Thank you so much for this retrospective. I used to carry your Mutual newscasts when I worked in radio at WFOS in Chesapeake, VA in the late 80s. I’ve always admired your work. Also love the work you did with Folkways.

“I dropped my phone in a toilet and it immediately called Google HR.”

Wait….so our cities WERE safe? That’s not what they were saying before the National Guard deployments.

YouTube video by HaHa Picks John Belushi's Food Fight | National Lampoon's Animal House

Animal House Food Fight

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You find hope in a mausoleum. You trace history with the Mississippi River. If one can care enough to repair tombstones and mausoleums, then we have it in ourselves to put our country back together. You continue to inspire your readers despite the gloominess that surrounds us every day. Thank you!

In celebration of National Braille Literacy Month, check out this amazing Braille eReader from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) at the Library of Congress. They make braille reading more convenient and portable. Visit loc.gov/nls to learn more!

Admiral Ackbar at the helm in Return of the Jedi.

Generous George’s in Alexandria, VA. All of the pasta is served on a homemade pizza crust. I preferred the chicken fettuccine Alfredo.

A Chow Chow looking directly into the camera while sitting on the floor.

Does my Chow count?

Storm troopers of death

Hey! I work there! Also—when is your talk? FYI the legislative branch is funded for the entire fiscal year (unlike the executive), so you should be good to go.

Aaron Copland and Stephen King, American Beauty (I can already hear the score)

Dr. Maybe

He took out an entire season’s worth of frustration on one play

The Children of Men - Wikipedia

The book is really great, too. Lots of more detail and character depth than the movie. That being said, it was a great adaptation!

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Just bought a paid subscription for your journalism and for the work of @sarahkendzior.bsky.social. I’ve been really impressed with the amazing work that you both do! I’ll be adding some from your list as well. Thank you!

I named my fists Ariana and Cynthia because they’re wicked

Harpists spend half their time tuning and the other half playing out of tune.

They mean Dept of War

I replace all double spaces with em dashes.

Welcome back! I just finished listening to “They Knew” yesterday. Thank you for your amazing work!