Michael Van Sant Jr
@mvansant.bsky.social
Today I was told, "You speak English really good." It wasn't malicious. It was stated as a simple observation.
My response, "I speak English really well."
"Where are you from?"
"Here."
My response, "I speak English really well."
"Where are you from?"
"Here."
January 24, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Today I was told, "You speak English really good." It wasn't malicious. It was stated as a simple observation.
My response, "I speak English really well."
"Where are you from?"
"Here."
My response, "I speak English really well."
"Where are you from?"
"Here."
The best article I've read about the World Economic Forum today
I, Don Quixote, Vow to Conquer Greenland
“In a free-wheeling speech to world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump… touched on his desire to obtain Gre...
www.mcsweeneys.net
January 23, 2026 at 4:27 AM
The best article I've read about the World Economic Forum today
I wrote this several months ago after the US bombed Iran's nuclear sites. I was making dinner for my family when the news hit. It felt completely surreal. With everything unfolding right now, I figured it was time to share it.
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The Structured Arc
A Reflection on Home, Distant Violence, and Everyday Dissonance
open.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:55 PM
I wrote this several months ago after the US bombed Iran's nuclear sites. I was making dinner for my family when the news hit. It felt completely surreal. With everything unfolding right now, I figured it was time to share it.
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