Phil Margolies
@philmargolies.bsky.social
I’m nobody but I know awesome people who have Wikipedia pages
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This IMO gets at a big problem: there isn't a lot of proven, elite coaching talent in woso due to the lack of resources. The pool is shallow, and it's going to take a long time & focused effort to expand.
Until then, inexperienced folks or questionable CVs from broso are going to get gigs.
Until then, inexperienced folks or questionable CVs from broso are going to get gigs.
December 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This IMO gets at a big problem: there isn't a lot of proven, elite coaching talent in woso due to the lack of resources. The pool is shallow, and it's going to take a long time & focused effort to expand.
Until then, inexperienced folks or questionable CVs from broso are going to get gigs.
Until then, inexperienced folks or questionable CVs from broso are going to get gigs.
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Darlings, listen to me.
The timing is never gonna be perfect. The moment is never gonna be ideal.
But perfection is both bullshit and boring. Go after what you want with your whole damn heart.
Ask the question. Reach out of hand. Pick up that pen. See what happens.
The timing is never gonna be perfect. The moment is never gonna be ideal.
But perfection is both bullshit and boring. Go after what you want with your whole damn heart.
Ask the question. Reach out of hand. Pick up that pen. See what happens.
December 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Darlings, listen to me.
The timing is never gonna be perfect. The moment is never gonna be ideal.
But perfection is both bullshit and boring. Go after what you want with your whole damn heart.
Ask the question. Reach out of hand. Pick up that pen. See what happens.
The timing is never gonna be perfect. The moment is never gonna be ideal.
But perfection is both bullshit and boring. Go after what you want with your whole damn heart.
Ask the question. Reach out of hand. Pick up that pen. See what happens.
Related...definitions and boundaries help when people say "all AI is evil" but also say "I'm not talking about *that* AI" when AI for cancer detection is mentioned as a counter to the "all"
Wildly different things, tasks, techniques, subspecialties being lumped into "AI" and then being conflated with each other, doesn't help. Different types of models vs the techniques to train them vs the tasks they are supposed to accomplish, all under "AI".
December 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Related...definitions and boundaries help when people say "all AI is evil" but also say "I'm not talking about *that* AI" when AI for cancer detection is mentioned as a counter to the "all"
If you're looking for some GOOD NWSL news today...
Anyway I was busy when this deeply unsurprising news dropped. Carle is quietly vital to the Spirit having so many tactical options they can use against opponents.
Spirit deals ending in 2026 now down to 9: Kingsbury, Krueger, Wiesner, Santos, Sullivan, Ratcliffe, Brown, Hershfelt, & Stainbrook.
Spirit deals ending in 2026 now down to 9: Kingsbury, Krueger, Wiesner, Santos, Sullivan, Ratcliffe, Brown, Hershfelt, & Stainbrook.
Staying in DC 💛
Gabby Carle has signed a new contract keeping her with the Spirit through the 2029 season!
Gabby Carle has signed a new contract keeping her with the Spirit through the 2029 season!
December 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
If you're looking for some GOOD NWSL news today...
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NWSL Players Association Statement on League’s Unilateral Implementation of the High Impact Player Rule:
December 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
NWSL Players Association Statement on League’s Unilateral Implementation of the High Impact Player Rule:
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Each day from now on: a little more light.
December 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Each day from now on: a little more light.
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Merc is absolutely the best, please help if you are flush.
blergh, I HATE having to ask coz I know it’s super hard for everyone especially around this time of year… but I’m also about to hit negative balances and I don’t get paid til next Friday :/
been a real f’ing hard eight months tbh and I’m sorry everything is so awful
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been a real f’ing hard eight months tbh and I’m sorry everything is so awful
ko-fi.com/mercwolfmoor
Support Merc Wolfmoor
I appreciate you! (And the kitties do, too!)
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December 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Merc is absolutely the best, please help if you are flush.
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here is my awards eligibility post:
buy stuff artists make, esp. if they offer it direct
read/watch/listen outside your normal genres/comfort zones
use your local library
tell people whose work you admire that you enjoy their work
buy stuff artists make, esp. if they offer it direct
read/watch/listen outside your normal genres/comfort zones
use your local library
tell people whose work you admire that you enjoy their work
December 20, 2025 at 1:02 AM
here is my awards eligibility post:
buy stuff artists make, esp. if they offer it direct
read/watch/listen outside your normal genres/comfort zones
use your local library
tell people whose work you admire that you enjoy their work
buy stuff artists make, esp. if they offer it direct
read/watch/listen outside your normal genres/comfort zones
use your local library
tell people whose work you admire that you enjoy their work
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Fascinating and soothing video about people who do some of the most highly skilled artisanal jobs in the world.
youtu.be/Htkabezv99Q?...
youtu.be/Htkabezv99Q?...
How 21 Of The World's Most Skilled Workers Do Their Jobs | Anthologies | Insider Business
YouTube video by Business Insider
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Fascinating and soothing video about people who do some of the most highly skilled artisanal jobs in the world.
youtu.be/Htkabezv99Q?...
youtu.be/Htkabezv99Q?...
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Well this sounds fascinating...
"Like all empires, this one rested on a foundation of lies." #Oathbreakers, out from @harpercollins.bsky.social on 12/10. The story of how Charlemagne's grandsons fought a brutal civil war and shattered the Frankish Empire.
SIGNED COPY GIVEAWAY. Repost to enter. First drawing 7 pm CST USA. /1
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Oathbreakers
The authors of The Bright Ages return with a real-life Game of Thrones—the story of the Carolingian Civil War, a bloody, protracted battle pitting brother against brother, father against son, that wou...
www.harpercollins.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Well this sounds fascinating...
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Ella's dedication, professionalism, and insight lifted the standard in the media spaces at Audi & in NWSL coverage writ large.
Big loss for the Post, but I couldn't be more confident that she's going to be fantastic in what's next.
Big loss for the Post, but I couldn't be more confident that she's going to be fantastic in what's next.
Time for Some Personal News: This is my last week at The Washington Post.
I’m immensely grateful to have started my professional career in such a legendary newsroom and to have worked alongside so many smart, talented and thoughtful journalists for the past 4.5 years.
I’m immensely grateful to have started my professional career in such a legendary newsroom and to have worked alongside so many smart, talented and thoughtful journalists for the past 4.5 years.
December 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Ella's dedication, professionalism, and insight lifted the standard in the media spaces at Audi & in NWSL coverage writ large.
Big loss for the Post, but I couldn't be more confident that she's going to be fantastic in what's next.
Big loss for the Post, but I couldn't be more confident that she's going to be fantastic in what's next.
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Still time to get the "Too Like the Lightning" ebook for $2.99 today in the goldbox sale: www.amazon.com/Too-Like-Lig...
December 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Still time to get the "Too Like the Lightning" ebook for $2.99 today in the goldbox sale: www.amazon.com/Too-Like-Lig...
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In the DMV, the Spirit have the juice.
Utah and Wyoming are unbelievably cool and I’ve always said this.
December 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
In the DMV, the Spirit have the juice.
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SOURCES: The #NWSL board has voted to approve a new star player fund—internally called "High Impact Player"—to allow teams to spend up to $1M over the cap with a much smaller cap hit for players who meet criteria.
Crucially: A change affecting the cap requires NWSLPA consultation. On @espn.com:
Crucially: A change affecting the cap requires NWSLPA consultation. On @espn.com:
Sources: NWSL 'star' salaries tied to player profile
The NWSL's Board of Governors has approved a new roster mechanism to pay select star players above and beyond the current salary cap, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
www.espn.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Attention, horny weirdos! We are publishing @dynamicsymmetry.bsky.social's WITNESS MARKS next year and we are very, very excited to finally have a reason to talk about exorcism bondage. All webstore pre-orders come w/ a signed bookplate from the author. Get it here: ghoulish.rip/product/witn...
December 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Attention, horny weirdos! We are publishing @dynamicsymmetry.bsky.social's WITNESS MARKS next year and we are very, very excited to finally have a reason to talk about exorcism bondage. All webstore pre-orders come w/ a signed bookplate from the author. Get it here: ghoulish.rip/product/witn...
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Holiday deal alert! the paperback of Someone You Can Build A Nest In is just $10 on Amazon!
In case you need a shapeshifting monster in search for love this holiday. www.amazon.com/Someone-You-...
In case you need a shapeshifting monster in search for love this holiday. www.amazon.com/Someone-You-...
Someone You Can Build A Nest In
Someone You Can Build A Nest In [Wiswell, John] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Someone You Can Build A Nest In
www.amazon.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Holiday deal alert! the paperback of Someone You Can Build A Nest In is just $10 on Amazon!
In case you need a shapeshifting monster in search for love this holiday. www.amazon.com/Someone-You-...
In case you need a shapeshifting monster in search for love this holiday. www.amazon.com/Someone-You-...
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I’ve been thinking about the manuscript for my collection. I’ve seen some folks traditionally publish collections that include a mix of new and previously published stories.
How does one land that kind of deal? Muneera and the Moon has done very well for a self published project.
How does one land that kind of deal? Muneera and the Moon has done very well for a self published project.
December 5, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I’ve been thinking about the manuscript for my collection. I’ve seen some folks traditionally publish collections that include a mix of new and previously published stories.
How does one land that kind of deal? Muneera and the Moon has done very well for a self published project.
How does one land that kind of deal? Muneera and the Moon has done very well for a self published project.
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Everyone loves Croix Bethune 🥹
December 2, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Everyone loves Croix Bethune 🥹
❤️❤️❤️
WEEZY STARTS!!!
The XI in FL ☀️
USWNT x The Home Depot
USWNT x The Home Depot
December 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
❤️❤️❤️
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WEEZY STARTS!!!
December 1, 2025 at 11:06 PM
WEEZY STARTS!!!
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Join Loyalty on Small Business Saturday at the Petworth shop for 10% off, gifts w/ purchase, plus members can stack their discount! Shop Black Not Bezos!
November 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Join Loyalty on Small Business Saturday at the Petworth shop for 10% off, gifts w/ purchase, plus members can stack their discount! Shop Black Not Bezos!
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saw the @heyspirits.bsky.social notification and the title lol. I will be pressing play after bedtime is done even though i do not want to relive it yet lol
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
saw the @heyspirits.bsky.social notification and the title lol. I will be pressing play after bedtime is done even though i do not want to relive it yet lol
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IT'S CHAMPIONSHIP TIME 😤
🆚 Gotham FC
⏰ 8PM ET
🏟️ PayPal Park
📺 CBS
🆚 Gotham FC
⏰ 8PM ET
🏟️ PayPal Park
📺 CBS
November 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
IT'S CHAMPIONSHIP TIME 😤
🆚 Gotham FC
⏰ 8PM ET
🏟️ PayPal Park
📺 CBS
🆚 Gotham FC
⏰ 8PM ET
🏟️ PayPal Park
📺 CBS
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The #USMNT ended 2025 with a rotated squad, a stunning 5-1 rout of Uruguay and some fiery words from Mauricio Pochettino.
Reporting from Tampa, I broke down what that means for the World Cup squad and offered an updated projection for the final 26-man roster.
Reporting from Tampa, I broke down what that means for the World Cup squad and offered an updated projection for the final 26-man roster.
Analysis | The USMNT ended 2025 with a bang. Who should make the World Cup roster?
Coach Mauricio Pochettino, whose team rolled to a 5-1 win over Uruguay on Tuesday, has some tough decisions to make.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The #USMNT ended 2025 with a rotated squad, a stunning 5-1 rout of Uruguay and some fiery words from Mauricio Pochettino.
Reporting from Tampa, I broke down what that means for the World Cup squad and offered an updated projection for the final 26-man roster.
Reporting from Tampa, I broke down what that means for the World Cup squad and offered an updated projection for the final 26-man roster.
Before Saturday, check with your doctor if your heart is healthy enough to watch Spirit v. Gotham.
NWSL final between the two teams that seem dead set on absolute last-gasp drama, gonna need everyone to meditate and get lots of sleep this week
November 17, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Before Saturday, check with your doctor if your heart is healthy enough to watch Spirit v. Gotham.