Robin Garr
@robingarr.bsky.social
Longtime writer and journalist telling stories about news, culture, food&drink, and community. He/him
Suddenly, just like that, I'm starting to understand the rise of MAGA. 🤡
American IQ Scores Drop In 4 Of 5 Measures
A Reverse Flynn Effect is taking place in the United States of America according to a recent study showing consistent negative slopes of IQ decline.
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American IQ Scores Drop In 4 Of 5 Measures
A Reverse Flynn Effect is taking place in the United States of America according to a recent study showing consistent negative slopes of IQ decline.
bit.ly/48IleuM
American IQ Scores Drop In 4 Of 5 Measures - WorldHealth.net
A Reverse Flynn Effect is taking place in the United States of America according to a recent study showing consistent negative slopes of IQ decline.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Suddenly, just like that, I'm starting to understand the rise of MAGA. 🤡
American IQ Scores Drop In 4 Of 5 Measures
A Reverse Flynn Effect is taking place in the United States of America according to a recent study showing consistent negative slopes of IQ decline.
bit.ly/48IleuM
American IQ Scores Drop In 4 Of 5 Measures
A Reverse Flynn Effect is taking place in the United States of America according to a recent study showing consistent negative slopes of IQ decline.
bit.ly/48IleuM
Never judge a wine by its label?
"Never buy a wine with an animal on the label." This old wisdom can avoid a lot of forgettable wines. But there's a problem: It's not always right.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
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"Never buy a wine with an animal on the label." This old wisdom can avoid a lot of forgettable wines. But there's a problem: It's not always right.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/critterlabel
Never judge a wine by its label?
"Never buy a wine with an animal on the label." This old wisdom can avoid a lot of forgettable wines. But there's a problem: It's not always right.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Never judge a wine by its label?
"Never buy a wine with an animal on the label." This old wisdom can avoid a lot of forgettable wines. But there's a problem: It's not always right.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/critterlabel
"Never buy a wine with an animal on the label." This old wisdom can avoid a lot of forgettable wines. But there's a problem: It's not always right.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/critterlabel
Wilson, Jackson, Andrew Johnson, even Tricky Dick: The U.S. has had a few Presidential bigots. Does 47 take it to a new level?
Coverage from The Guardian: bit.ly/donbigot
Coverage from The Guardian: bit.ly/donbigot
Trump calls Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ as US reportedly targets Minnesota community
US president’s xenophobic rant comes amid reports of ramped-up deportation efforts in Ilhan Omar’s district
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December 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Wilson, Jackson, Andrew Johnson, even Tricky Dick: The U.S. has had a few Presidential bigots. Does 47 take it to a new level?
Coverage from The Guardian: bit.ly/donbigot
Coverage from The Guardian: bit.ly/donbigot
Is it time to send the National Guard home?
"... to ignore Trump’s egregious decision-making that brought us to this point of reckless political violence is to invite further tragedies and condone grievous incompetence."
–Jennifer Rubin, The Contrarian
bit.ly/stopbuck
"... to ignore Trump’s egregious decision-making that brought us to this point of reckless political violence is to invite further tragedies and condone grievous incompetence."
–Jennifer Rubin, The Contrarian
bit.ly/stopbuck
Words & Phrases We Could Do Without
The ‘buck stops’ nowhere
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December 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Is it time to send the National Guard home?
"... to ignore Trump’s egregious decision-making that brought us to this point of reckless political violence is to invite further tragedies and condone grievous incompetence."
–Jennifer Rubin, The Contrarian
bit.ly/stopbuck
"... to ignore Trump’s egregious decision-making that brought us to this point of reckless political violence is to invite further tragedies and condone grievous incompetence."
–Jennifer Rubin, The Contrarian
bit.ly/stopbuck
Doing good by eating well at Locals
Show me a restaurant that does the small things well, and I will bet the price of a good lunch that it does the big things well too. So it is with Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub in Louisville’s Smoketown neighborhood.
bit.ly/localspizza
Show me a restaurant that does the small things well, and I will bet the price of a good lunch that it does the big things well too. So it is with Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub in Louisville’s Smoketown neighborhood.
bit.ly/localspizza
Doing good by eating well at Locals
Show me a restaurant that does the small things well, and I will bet the price of a good lunch that it does the big things well too. So it is with Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Doing good by eating well at Locals
Show me a restaurant that does the small things well, and I will bet the price of a good lunch that it does the big things well too. So it is with Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub in Louisville’s Smoketown neighborhood.
bit.ly/localspizza
Show me a restaurant that does the small things well, and I will bet the price of a good lunch that it does the big things well too. So it is with Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub in Louisville’s Smoketown neighborhood.
bit.ly/localspizza
Mmm, that wine was good!
It's the morning after Thanksgiving in the U.S. The table has been cleared, the dishes washed, and it might be a while before we want food or wine again.
I hope all of us who celebrate had a good time ...
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/mmwinegood
It's the morning after Thanksgiving in the U.S. The table has been cleared, the dishes washed, and it might be a while before we want food or wine again.
I hope all of us who celebrate had a good time ...
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/mmwinegood
Mmm, that wine was good!
It's the morning after Thanksgiving in the U.S. The table has been cleared, the dishes washed, and it might be a while before we want food or wine again.I hope all of us who celebrate had a good time ...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Mmm, that wine was good!
It's the morning after Thanksgiving in the U.S. The table has been cleared, the dishes washed, and it might be a while before we want food or wine again.
I hope all of us who celebrate had a good time ...
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/mmwinegood
It's the morning after Thanksgiving in the U.S. The table has been cleared, the dishes washed, and it might be a while before we want food or wine again.
I hope all of us who celebrate had a good time ...
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/mmwinegood
Who’s traveling for Thanksgiving? Be patient, be safe, and have a great holiday!
November 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Who’s traveling for Thanksgiving? Be patient, be safe, and have a great holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving! What's on your table?
Happy Thanksgiving Day! Who's ready for the annual "what wine with the feast" advice? Who'd rather skip it? I sense a changing attitude this year.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/Thankwine
Happy Thanksgiving Day! Who's ready for the annual "what wine with the feast" advice? Who'd rather skip it? I sense a changing attitude this year.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/Thankwine
Happy Thanksgiving! What’s on your table?
Happy Thanksgiving Day! Who's ready for the annual "what wine with the feast" advice? Who'd rather skip it? I sense a changing attitude this year.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! What's on your table?
Happy Thanksgiving Day! Who's ready for the annual "what wine with the feast" advice? Who'd rather skip it? I sense a changing attitude this year.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/Thankwine
Happy Thanksgiving Day! Who's ready for the annual "what wine with the feast" advice? Who'd rather skip it? I sense a changing attitude this year.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/Thankwine
California Pinot vs Bourgogne?
Let's have a wine-nerd debate: Can California Pinot Noir be a quality match for red Burgundy at a similar price point? I'm voting yes.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/PinotDuel
Let's have a wine-nerd debate: Can California Pinot Noir be a quality match for red Burgundy at a similar price point? I'm voting yes.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/PinotDuel
California Pinot vs Bourgogne?
Let’s have a wine-nerd debate: Can California Pinot Noir be a quality match for red Burgundy at a similar price point?
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November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
California Pinot vs Bourgogne?
Let's have a wine-nerd debate: Can California Pinot Noir be a quality match for red Burgundy at a similar price point? I'm voting yes.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/PinotDuel
Let's have a wine-nerd debate: Can California Pinot Noir be a quality match for red Burgundy at a similar price point? I'm voting yes.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/PinotDuel
Swirl, swish, sniff
Swirl, sniff, then taste. This ritual may look funny, but it effectively reveals a lot about the wine. Do you do this with other drinks too? I sure do!
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/sniffwine
Swirl, sniff, then taste. This ritual may look funny, but it effectively reveals a lot about the wine. Do you do this with other drinks too? I sure do!
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/sniffwine
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Swirl, swish, sniff
Swirl, sniff, then taste. This ritual may look funny, but it effectively reveals a lot about the wine. Do you do this with other drinks too? I sure do!
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/sniffwine
Swirl, sniff, then taste. This ritual may look funny, but it effectively reveals a lot about the wine. Do you do this with other drinks too? I sure do!
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/sniffwine
Here's a silly question: When the House orders the release of the Epstein files, how do they guarantee that Pam Bondi et al won't "edit" the collection before turning it loose?
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Here's a silly question: When the House orders the release of the Epstein files, how do they guarantee that Pam Bondi et al won't "edit" the collection before turning it loose?
Serai Malaysian-plus to fill DiFabio's space
Chef Sebastian Moh will open Serai, featuring Southeast Asian cuisine, in the historic Frankfort Avenue space vacated by DiFabio's Casapela.
Full report on LouisvilleHotBytes on Substack:
bit.ly/SeraiClifton
Chef Sebastian Moh will open Serai, featuring Southeast Asian cuisine, in the historic Frankfort Avenue space vacated by DiFabio's Casapela.
Full report on LouisvilleHotBytes on Substack:
bit.ly/SeraiClifton
Serai Malaysian-plus to fill DiFabio's space
The historic Clifton quarters being vacated by DiFabio’s Casapela after its 15-year run won’t stay vacant for long.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Serai Malaysian-plus to fill DiFabio's space
Chef Sebastian Moh will open Serai, featuring Southeast Asian cuisine, in the historic Frankfort Avenue space vacated by DiFabio's Casapela.
Full report on LouisvilleHotBytes on Substack:
bit.ly/SeraiClifton
Chef Sebastian Moh will open Serai, featuring Southeast Asian cuisine, in the historic Frankfort Avenue space vacated by DiFabio's Casapela.
Full report on LouisvilleHotBytes on Substack:
bit.ly/SeraiClifton
An odd but tasty blend
A while back, I talked about an odd blend of red grapes that turned out well. Today let's look at a marriage of white grapes that don't usually mix.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/SauvChard
A while back, I talked about an odd blend of red grapes that turned out well. Today let's look at a marriage of white grapes that don't usually mix.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/SauvChard
An odd but tasty blend
A while back, I talked about an odd blend of red grapes that turned out well. Today let's look at a marriage of white grapes that don't usually mix.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
An odd but tasty blend
A while back, I talked about an odd blend of red grapes that turned out well. Today let's look at a marriage of white grapes that don't usually mix.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/SauvChard
A while back, I talked about an odd blend of red grapes that turned out well. Today let's look at a marriage of white grapes that don't usually mix.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/SauvChard
Okay, resisters! Now that we know it is just fine to hurl sandwiches at Trumpfenthuggers, let's decide: Other than the iconic sub, what kind of sandwiches shall we throw?
November 7, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Okay, resisters! Now that we know it is just fine to hurl sandwiches at Trumpfenthuggers, let's decide: Other than the iconic sub, what kind of sandwiches shall we throw?
Remember all the junk ads that used to come stuffed in the Sunday paper and went straight to the trash? Now they come in your mailbox and go straight to recycling. Does this kind of cheap advertising actually work for merchants or anyone?
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Remember all the junk ads that used to come stuffed in the Sunday paper and went straight to the trash? Now they come in your mailbox and go straight to recycling. Does this kind of cheap advertising actually work for merchants or anyone?
Woooeee! These serrano peppers are hotter than I expected. They hurt! 🤯 What am I going to do with these lil fiery demons?
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Woooeee! These serrano peppers are hotter than I expected. They hurt! 🤯 What am I going to do with these lil fiery demons?
The Great Gatsby portrays the American Dream as an empty promise, corrupted by materialism and the selfish, careless nature of the wealthy elite. Do you think 47's hosting a Great Gatsby party while denying SNAP benefits is a deliberate statement, unintentional self-parody, or something else?
November 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The Great Gatsby portrays the American Dream as an empty promise, corrupted by materialism and the selfish, careless nature of the wealthy elite. Do you think 47's hosting a Great Gatsby party while denying SNAP benefits is a deliberate statement, unintentional self-parody, or something else?
Facts: Not everyone enjoys that extra hour of sleep on Fall Back Sunday. 😾
November 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Facts: Not everyone enjoys that extra hour of sleep on Fall Back Sunday. 😾
You never forget your first ... wine travel
Where did your first international wine travel take you? Bordeaux? Tuscany? Germany's Mosel? Many wine lovers choose the classics first. Not me!
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
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Where did your first international wine travel take you? Bordeaux? Tuscany? Germany's Mosel? Many wine lovers choose the classics first. Not me!
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/1stwinetravel
You never forget your first … wine travel
Where did your first international wine travel take you? Bordeaux? Tuscany? Germany's Mosel? Many wine lovers choose the classics first. Not me!
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October 31, 2025 at 3:54 PM
You never forget your first ... wine travel
Where did your first international wine travel take you? Bordeaux? Tuscany? Germany's Mosel? Many wine lovers choose the classics first. Not me!
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/1stwinetravel
Where did your first international wine travel take you? Bordeaux? Tuscany? Germany's Mosel? Many wine lovers choose the classics first. Not me!
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/1stwinetravel
Fall Back Sunday! This is the GOOD time change that gives us an extra hour. Do you hate it anyway? ⏰
October 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Fall Back Sunday! This is the GOOD time change that gives us an extra hour. Do you hate it anyway? ⏰
Unmalled Ramen House still delights
Ramen House got out of Mid City Mall ahead of the mall's redevelopment rumors. The popular eatery recently moved to well-renovated quarters in Irish Hill.
Read this new LouisvilleHotBytes review on our Substack:
bit.ly/ramenunmalled
Ramen House got out of Mid City Mall ahead of the mall's redevelopment rumors. The popular eatery recently moved to well-renovated quarters in Irish Hill.
Read this new LouisvilleHotBytes review on our Substack:
bit.ly/ramenunmalled
Ramen House ... Unmalled
To be honest, news that Mid City Mall is up for sale and possible redevelopment hasn’t caused many complaints.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Unmalled Ramen House still delights
Ramen House got out of Mid City Mall ahead of the mall's redevelopment rumors. The popular eatery recently moved to well-renovated quarters in Irish Hill.
Read this new LouisvilleHotBytes review on our Substack:
bit.ly/ramenunmalled
Ramen House got out of Mid City Mall ahead of the mall's redevelopment rumors. The popular eatery recently moved to well-renovated quarters in Irish Hill.
Read this new LouisvilleHotBytes review on our Substack:
bit.ly/ramenunmalled
East Wing, Ballroom, Portland and Chicago, Venezuelan boats, gross videos, and more ... Have we forgotten the Epstein files yet?
October 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
East Wing, Ballroom, Portland and Chicago, Venezuelan boats, gross videos, and more ... Have we forgotten the Epstein files yet?
Some day the US will bring this administration to our own Nuremberg-style trials ... or someone else will do it.
When that day comes and you are asked what you did in those terrible times, what will you say?
When that day comes and you are asked what you did in those terrible times, what will you say?
October 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Some day the US will bring this administration to our own Nuremberg-style trials ... or someone else will do it.
When that day comes and you are asked what you did in those terrible times, what will you say?
When that day comes and you are asked what you did in those terrible times, what will you say?
Burgundy and the hunt for value
This morning when I started typing "Why is burgundy wine ..." into my browser, its silicon-based brain predicted the rest: "... so expensive!?"
How did it know?
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/burghunt
This morning when I started typing "Why is burgundy wine ..." into my browser, its silicon-based brain predicted the rest: "... so expensive!?"
How did it know?
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/burghunt
Burgundy and the hunt for value
This morning when I started typing “Why is burgundy wine …” into my browser, its silicon-based brain predicted the rest: “… so expensive!?”
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October 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Burgundy and the hunt for value
This morning when I started typing "Why is burgundy wine ..." into my browser, its silicon-based brain predicted the rest: "... so expensive!?"
How did it know?
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/burghunt
This morning when I started typing "Why is burgundy wine ..." into my browser, its silicon-based brain predicted the rest: "... so expensive!?"
How did it know?
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/burghunt
Do parallel wines ever meet?
The Northern Rhône, Willamette Valley, Bordeaux, Central Otago, and Vladivostok all lie near the 45th Parallel. But they don't all make great wine.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
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The Northern Rhône, Willamette Valley, Bordeaux, Central Otago, and Vladivostok all lie near the 45th Parallel. But they don't all make great wine.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/parawine
Do parallel wines ever meet?
The Northern Rhône, Willamette Valley, Bordeaux, Central Otago, and Vladivostok all lie near the 45th Parallel.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Do parallel wines ever meet?
The Northern Rhône, Willamette Valley, Bordeaux, Central Otago, and Vladivostok all lie near the 45th Parallel. But they don't all make great wine.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/parawine
The Northern Rhône, Willamette Valley, Bordeaux, Central Otago, and Vladivostok all lie near the 45th Parallel. But they don't all make great wine.
Read this week's #30SecondWineAdvisor:
bit.ly/parawine