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Chris Nelson
@chrisnelson.bsky.social
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Award-winning writer, bylines @ NY Times, MOJO, MTV, more. Music 🤓. Dylan, Dead, DC punk rock. 📍PNW
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · Mar 11
The organizational imperative for “growth” — for any kind of org — without some moral underpinning for what that growth is good for has bothered me since I was a kid. I’m not against growth. But explain to me why bigger is better and more is more than more in a way that has integrity
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 59m
I’d like to write legislation for more salt on the average everything, and less salt on the average salt
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 1h
Astonishing 😳🤣
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 1h
😂🙌🏻
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 10h
Are you kidding me 🤣🤣🤣
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 10h
@skoisirius.bsky.social There you go!!!! 🎉🎉🎉
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 21h
At least y'all have access to BB on the east coast
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 1d
Insert every “We Need to Talk About…” headline here
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 3d
Not that long after he recorded “Rock Island Line” with Fishbone, right? That was a time. Need to watch that doc, thanks for the heads up
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 3d
I get folks’ disappointment. But because it’s not my favorite era, and I’m not a big Dylan boot collector, this will be a nice addition and goes into plenty of detail for my taste. I’ll be happy to have it in a nice edition. Holy cow, Sony made this just for me! 😂
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 5d
Watching the Diane years now is a great lesson in how writing is different in the era of binge. You couldn’t have that on-off-will they-won’t they energy if you’re writing for binge. It worked incredibly when there was a forced week off between eps
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 5d
Endorse
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 5d
I hadn’t really watched since it was on originally (and then not much post-Diane). Listening to Ted Danson’s pod and hearing all the comedy writer guests expound on Cheers’ influence sent me back to rewatch. It’s been a blast
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 6d
Holy crow that looks intriguing
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 6d
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 6d
30 years ago I hiked to the top of Virginia’s highest waterfall and was astounded to find crawfish!

I mean, I know that mostly reflects my ignorance. But still!
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 7d
I really don’t care, NYT, what some people thing is causing this. It’s your job as journalists to tell the public who IS causing it. Polling, surveys, diner interviews here are just abandoning your responsibility
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 8d
Perfectly acceptable to root against both. As if the Yankees were playing the Astros
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 8d
I think the latitude of the PNW is harder for me than weather. Though, you know, some sunny, dry, cold days would indeed be nice
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 8d
That looks like a nice way to wake up!
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 8d
Oooh, I have another friend who's a fan. Thanks!

I find I get along well with *almost* all coffee. I grew up with Folgers Instant. The exception is Maxwell House. Decades ago there was a contract on the NJ turnpike where all rest stops carried it. I shuddered through the whole state
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 8d
They don’t make it cheap do they? A lot of the bean folks do have pretty regular sales. I wait for those when I want to order

I’d love to hear about some more affordable stuff you find tasty to add to my morning routine!
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 8d
I also like these beans! I think it’s fair to be a li’l’ skeptical about band collaborations, but I love Verve, and loved this light roast that’s Dead branded

www.vervecoffee.com/products/mor...
Verve Coffee x Grateful Dead | Morning Brew Blend | Limited Edition
Inspired by the free-spirited energy of the Grateful Dead, this brew is timeless and experimental, with a layer of spontaneity and heart in every sip.
www.vervecoffee.com
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 8d
This is my fave hometown roaster:
www.kumacoffee.com
Kuma Coffee
We are a direct trade Coffee Roaster from Seattle, Washington. We source and roast unique microlots handpicked from around the world.
www.kumacoffee.com
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 8d
I went to my favorite roaster in Seattle to pick up some decaf. They asked what I liked, and I said, as I get older, my tastes are changing, and I really like light roasts more. He said, "My wife would tell you you're just getting snobbier." 😆
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Chris Nelson @chrisnelson.bsky.social · 9d
I’d love to share that excerpt. Where is it from?
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