Why are none of his defenders talking about the allegation that he BLACKLISTED her??? That was the real takeaway for me. That on top of everything else, he may have prevented her from making a living, from GETTING WORK. That was NOT done behind the relationship’s ‘closed doors’. So, what...being a genuine Grade-A dick…

They’ve all got similar paths to the quarters in that a 2nd place finish avoids Germany or Brazil in round of 16.

She’s a tough one. A friend of mine brought a friend of hers to my place. Said friend of a friend asked if she could leave her baby in my bedroom.

...and that is why I don’t hang out with people who drink everclear.

The best part of this story is that it’s about her running. This could easily have been one of those gross “Look at this Inspirational Disabled Person” write ups and it wasn’t, thank you.

Why would you publish this???? He’s not a famous person and he’s clearly suffering from some sort of mental illness

This is a fucking amazing story, thank you for sharing it Dennis.

#NotAllChronicMasturbators

As a lit major in the 80s, I was forced to consume so many American male authors who A) didn’t speak to me, B) didn’t speak to the boys and men I knew, and C) were idolized by the male professors at my small liberal arts college. Hearing about his passing makes me pine for the great stories by women of his generation…

I’ve always liked your glasses.

Well how about a kind word? I love your stuff. I love this blog. I read it every day. It really does enrich my life. When I had young kids it helped me cling to sanity. It makes easing into Monday better.

I was born to a grammarian and she worked very hard to beat split infinitives out of me, though I slip up often.

I can only speak for me, a masochist. I do not know if anyone else reads the comments.

This is completely unfair and I still laughed

That’s a great point — the narrative right now is “LeBron & co are invincible — another Finals is guaranteed!” and just two weeks ago, they were absolutely on the ropes against Indiana. That series was a legit 7-gamer, with close games throughout.

The Raptors have no excuse for getting swept by the Cavs.

Again, I think…

Wow. The guy that went to 3 of the last 3 finals and won 2 of them is not a good coach?! The guy that revolutionized offense AND defense in the NBA is not a good coach? The guy whose system every other team is trying to implement? This is a BAD TAKE and now it’s time for you to go......

Is there some available coach out there who has a secret plan for making James less good at basketball?

Assorted remembrances from a Wilson alum:

For what it’s worth those were league games. They are 11-0 in league and 20-7 overall.

Think about what you just said: It took half a decade of trash basketball for this team to get back to where it ALREADY WAS, and its fans are crowing like they just won the goddamn Finals.