Chris Polansky

A black and white mixed breed dog curled up on a couch

A black and white mixed breed dog considers a chunk of pineapple being presented to him on a fork

A black and white mixed breed dog gingerly bites at a chunk of pineapple on a form

A black and white mixed breed dog takes the entire chunk of pineapple off a fork

Dogs can have a little pineapple chunk, as a treat

Chowder day

Chowder day

Couldn't agree more

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I met the first guy who said “I’ll always remember this night, Jane”
When I brought cigarettes home on a whim, that was really him
And all of us other guys who’ve said it since then
We’ve been trying to mean it as sincerely as he did

Underrated band, underrated lyricist

I just zoned out reading the news and eating cherry tomatoes and when I came to I had eaten the entire 1.5 lb container

Hmm, hadn’t considered

There’s nothing stopping you from frying up a few strips of bacon and then throwing a bunch of halved Brussels sprouts in the pan to sauté in the grease. You can do this any time you want. They don’t want you to know this but it’s true

I feel like I’m losing my mind seeing so many outlets using “officer-involved shooting” in their coverage of today’s Hartford shooting. Just an abdication of journalistic responsibility

He’d be so powerful

A plate with a salmon skin rests on a table. The snout of a black and white mixed breed dog is visible below, his tongue licking his lips

A black and white mixed breed dog gazes upon a salmon skin

A black and white mixed breed dog sinks his teeth into a salmon skin

A black and white mixed breed dog retreats with a salmon skin in his mouth

Has Trout been listening to @themountaingoats.bsky.social bonus tracks? Because he sure can Steal Smoked Fish

Any reporter or news org that uses “police-involved shooting” or any variation thereof should quit or close down. This work is not for you.

Hartford police shot a man on Blue Hills Avenue today. They say he's in critical condition. There's bystander video of the shooting going around on Facebook. It comes on the heels of Hartford police shooting and killing Everard Walker in his home last week.

I hope so! They're maybe the only band in the top tier of my favorite list I haven't ever seen live

Tour poster for Belle and Sebastian's 30th anniversary tour performing one album in full each night followed by a second set of favourites: TIGERMILK with special guest Ladybug Transistor and IF YOU'RE FEELING SINISTER with special guest Joanna Sternberg

Just spent far too much money on tickets to these NYC shows

YouTube video by NewRadicalsVEVO New Radicals - You Get What You Give (Official Music Video)

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Black and white mixed breed dog lounges on an ottoman

Ottoman’s best friend

Connecticut prisons in 'sustained institutional failure,' watchdog report finds The 57-page document describes the state's corrections systems as plagued by longstanding issues, including routine staffing shortages and inconsistent health care.

Comes a little over a month after state Corrections Ombuds DeVaughn Ward released a report finding Connecticut prisons are in "sustained institutional failure."

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STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION All Department of Correction Staff Angel Quiros, Commissioner February 26, 2026 Retirement Announcement Today, I share news that comes with both deep gratitude and a full heart. After much reflection, I have made the decision to retire effective May 1. Serving alongside you has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Every day, I have witnessed the professionalism, resilience, and humanity that each of you bring to this work. The mission we carry is not always easy. It requires strength, patience, integrity, and compassion — and you show up with those qualities every single day. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together. Through challenges and change, you have remained committed to public safety, to each other, and to the individuals entrusted to our care. That dedication does not go unnoticed, and it will always stay with me. This decision was not made lightly. This department has been more than a workplace — it has been a community and, for many years, a second home. I leave with immense respect for the work you do and complete confidence in your continued leadership and professionalism. An Interim Commissioner will be announced soon to ensure a smooth and steady transition. I am committed to supporting that process in every way possible over the coming weeks. Thank you for your trust, your partnership, and your unwavering commitment to this important work. It has truly been the privilege of a lifetime to serve with you. Phone: 860.692.7482 • Fax: 860.692.7483 24 Wolcott Hill Road • Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109 An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

According to this memo to Connecticut Department of Correction staff, DOC Commissioner Angel Quiros is retiring effective May 1.

Four people in western garb in sepia-toned photograph

Bluesky’s kinda broken, no rules, everyone post a picture of yourself posing for one of those kitschy wild west tourist photos

Honestly as funny as some of them are, in the last week or two the scam calls and texts have grown out of control and I am not a fan

Transcribed voicemail: “Thank you for hugging me Christopher”

Hey, don’t mention it

Connecticut state Rep. Mary Mushinsky (D-Wallingford) speaks on the House floor

Connecticut state Rep. Mary Mushinsky (D-Wallingford) announces she won't be running for reelection. Will serve out the remainder of her current term. She's served since 1981.

New CT bill would exempt ALPR data from FOIA: www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/P...

Man Arrested in New York Snowball Fight That Police Said Injured Officers

The NYPD arrested a man for throwing a snowball at a cop www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/n...

Two men and two women pose for a photo together

Shoutout to the group chat of then-fellow Oklahoma journalists covering COVID that kept me something approaching sane for those years after I moved to Tulsa in March 2020. My phone says we were last all in the same room on this day in 2022

Border Patrol released Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 56 yo man, nearly blind with serious medical conditions, at "an old address & his family had since moved" in Buffalo, NY in the winter. "His family was not initially notified." He was found dead. @news4buffalo.bsky.social

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“I saw a wino eating grapes. I was like, ‘Dude, you have to wait’”

A black and white mixed breed dog outside the United States Capitol

The state of the union is Trout