Risa
@risamish.bsky.social
Passionate reader of literary fiction; Mets Fan; Dogs are God’s Gift to Us
This just in: the Binghamton Rumble Ponies will be playing their upcoming season in Queens.
December 13, 2025 at 3:32 AM
This just in: the Binghamton Rumble Ponies will be playing their upcoming season in Queens.
The cure for what ails anyone who hates the personal essay form: “Ex Libris” by Anne Fadiman. This is a hill on which I’m prepared to die
November 27, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The cure for what ails anyone who hates the personal essay form: “Ex Libris” by Anne Fadiman. This is a hill on which I’m prepared to die
It’s only risky if there is a better (or even comparable) younger alternative.
November 13, 2025 at 3:31 AM
It’s only risky if there is a better (or even comparable) younger alternative.
We have new entrants into the chat …
September 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We have new entrants into the chat …
So good. This one is my favorite TM album. Masterful.
September 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
So good. This one is my favorite TM album. Masterful.
In happier news, our Syracuse Mets notched a big win today against the 1st place Scranton/Wilkes Barre team (yes, S/WB is the Yankees’ AAA team)
August 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
In happier news, our Syracuse Mets notched a big win today against the 1st place Scranton/Wilkes Barre team (yes, S/WB is the Yankees’ AAA team)
In case you were wondering how all of this was going over with the Phillies fans:
August 31, 2025 at 1:11 AM
In case you were wondering how all of this was going over with the Phillies fans:
I understand the point you are making (and your frustration, which I share), but Sandy and his lifetime 2.77 ERA says, “I think the F not!”
August 31, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I understand the point you are making (and your frustration, which I share), but Sandy and his lifetime 2.77 ERA says, “I think the F not!”
Oh, my fellow #Mets fans, this isn’t even close to The Worst. I, for one, remember the Inglorious Days of the 1993 Season, when we went 59-103 and finished … 38 games out of first place. Good times.
August 16, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Oh, my fellow #Mets fans, this isn’t even close to The Worst. I, for one, remember the Inglorious Days of the 1993 Season, when we went 59-103 and finished … 38 games out of first place. Good times.
I’m hoping our Syracuse Met has a good debut!
August 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I’m hoping our Syracuse Met has a good debut!
If it’s Hope you are seeking, allow me to present … the Syracuse Mets:
August 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
If it’s Hope you are seeking, allow me to present … the Syracuse Mets:
My fellow #Mets fans, I know we are saddened by the compete implosion of our team and our hopes for them. But on a much brighter note, I bring you glad tidings from Central NY, where our AAA #syracusemets team is tied for the division lead. Hope Springs Eternal! #MetsSky
August 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
My fellow #Mets fans, I know we are saddened by the compete implosion of our team and our hopes for them. But on a much brighter note, I bring you glad tidings from Central NY, where our AAA #syracusemets team is tied for the division lead. Hope Springs Eternal! #MetsSky
I actually cried tears of joy over this. I wish Bridget had been nominated, too, but I’m thrilled she got a nom for writing. That show is Everything.
July 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I actually cried tears of joy over this. I wish Bridget had been nominated, too, but I’m thrilled she got a nom for writing. That show is Everything.
Did I weep actual tears over Jeff Hiller’s Emmy nomination? YES. Yes, I did. I love this so much for him, and for the show.
July 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Did I weep actual tears over Jeff Hiller’s Emmy nomination? YES. Yes, I did. I love this so much for him, and for the show.
As a Central NY resident and Mets fan, I approve this message! Let’s go, Syracuse Mets! Alvy - summer is one of our nicest seasons. ;-)
May 31, 2025 at 9:44 PM
As a Central NY resident and Mets fan, I approve this message! Let’s go, Syracuse Mets! Alvy - summer is one of our nicest seasons. ;-)
Just started “Long Island Compromise” and very excited about it. My favorite reads this year:
December 31, 2024 at 1:47 AM
Just started “Long Island Compromise” and very excited about it. My favorite reads this year:
In a trying year, these books were a balm for the mind, heart and soul. Favorite Reads of 2024:
December 31, 2024 at 12:44 AM
In a trying year, these books were a balm for the mind, heart and soul. Favorite Reads of 2024:
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you/influenced you and post one per day for 20 days -no reviews or explanations, just the cover. #booksky Book 8/20
November 30, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you/influenced you and post one per day for 20 days -no reviews or explanations, just the cover. #booksky Book 8/20
Hot Take: The day after Thanksgiving is superior to Thanksgiving. All of the same deliciousness; hardly any of the work. And for this I am truly grateful.
November 29, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Hot Take: The day after Thanksgiving is superior to Thanksgiving. All of the same deliciousness; hardly any of the work. And for this I am truly grateful.