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Cory Oldweiler

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Book critic. Translated lit evangelist. Runner. Cinephile. Disillusioned vagabond. “For I, you see, dwelling upon the rim of life, see everyone in the arena as acting blindly.”

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Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 21d

Despite the often dark subject matter, it’s always a joy to dive into Patricia Lockwood’s enchantingly agile mind. Thanks to @katekilla.bsky.social and the Globe for the chance to write about Lovkwood’s latest, WILL THERE EVER BE ANOTHER YOU:

What happens when illness robs a writer of her words? - The Boston Globe

A lengthy bout of COVID at the start of the pandemic robbed Patricia Lockwood of the facility with words that engenders her strength, her sense of self.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 10h

Love it. Skubal in game five.

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 11h

I think @mlb.com is trying to drive fans insane by playing the same 12 commercials the entire fcuking season during Tigers games. I’m so gd sick of the oppo taco commercial. Also…another HR!

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David Hudson @dwhdaily.bsky.social · 23h

“Far from comprehensive, the list does not include the thousands still buried under the rubble.”

@theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Young lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war dead

Every name on a list compiled by health authorities in Gaza of the child victims of Israel’s offensive

www.theguardian.com

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Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 3d

I tried reading Klima several times, though admittedly many many years ago. Is there a novel of his you’d recommend over others?

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 3d

I had actually seen zero episodes of that show until I watched the first one last night.

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 3d

@seanfennessey.bsky.social @vanlathan.bsky.social Thanks for the Van OBAA episode. Really enjoyed it.

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 5d

I feel your frustration (and aging!). I’m going on day five of waiting for biopsy results so that I can hopefully get scheduled for mohs in the week before I leave town for several months… Hope your’s gets finished in a timely fashion without much more discomfort. Take care.

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 5d

Tim Cook and Apple continue to capitulate in search of ever bigger profits.

Apple Removes ICEBlock and Similar Apps From the App Store Under Pressure From the DOJ

Late yesterday, Apple pulled ICEBlock and similar apps from the App Store under pressure from the U.S. Department of Justice, according to Fox Business News. ICEBlock is a crowd-sourced app used to tr...

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Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 6d

When I said I didn’t know whether I could handle the Tigers do or die game today, that didn’t mean I wanted the internet to go out when I already have no cell service here. (Currently checking the score from the middle of the woods.)

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 6d

Have a great visit!

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 6d

Is that the store right across from Ban Jelačić square?

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 6d

It’s both unsurprising and infuriating.

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 7d

Downloaded this so fast! Thanks for highlighting it.

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 7d

Hope you start to feel better quickly, Michael, and have a full recovery. Take care.

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 7d

Oof. “Blunt” and “clattery” are not words I ever want to hear when reading about Mahler 1. I think I might have walked out lol.

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 7d

Not sure I’ve ever seen an ERA of 108.00, which is what Melton has now.

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 7d

Just insanely infuriating to waste a collective two-hitter from the pitching staff if it continues like this. Maddening.

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 7d

Serenity now!!!

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 7d

Dear, Detroit Tigers,
I am on deadline so will you please drive home some of these many &:);&ing baserunners? Thank you!

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 7d

Dear, Detroit Tigers,
I am on deadline so will you please drive home some of these many &:);&ing baserunners? Thank you!

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 8d

Based solely on my timeline here it sounds like this big unprecedented meeting is going great…

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 8d

Last month, the county I live in went completely dark for ~16 hrs…no cell service, no landline, no internet…all because apparently one line was cut. It was wildly disturbing in many ways, but I knew it would come back eventually. Afghans live with a variety of horrors, but this would be terrifying.

Afghanistan Goes Dark As Taliban Imposes Nationwide Communications Blackout

The Taliban has imposed a nationwide shutdown of telecommunications in Afghanistan, a move that has largely cut off the country from the rest of the world.

www.rferl.org

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 8d

What app/service is that? I agree routine is key for those type of things (for me, at least).

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Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 9d

You love to see it.

Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 10d

Moldova 🇲🇩 👍

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 10d

Having listened to you for a very long time and also never having watched the Sopranos, I’ve always told myself I will watch when I can listen to you cover it. I realize it will probably only be one podcast, but guess it’s time to watch a couple episodes!

Cory Oldweiler @coryoldweiler.bsky.social · 10d

Tigers/Guardians, Yankees/Red Sox…MLB’s playoff system really delivering those rare postseason matchups that fans crave.