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Welcome back Doc. Enquirer sucks without you.

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So glad you’re back sharing your thoughts. I don’t usually agree with you politically but I like to get the other side of the story from a reasoned perspective. Your sports comments are insightful for a interested but not fanatical sports fan.

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Welcome back Doc. An oasis of sanity in the desert. Two things:

1) Apparently the Aquino experiment is not over. It shows you how bad they are when a player they DFA'd this year (not claimed by any MLB team) is now back starting in RF. I don't care how good his arm is, He can't hit and from what I've heard is unwilling to change his approach at the plate. The beat goes on...

2)TV- It was a short 7 episode run but set up for another season. Old Man starring Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow and Amy Brenneman. Well written spy drama fairly entertaining. Aired on FX, I think it is available on HULU. As you would say Check it out.

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So happy you are back! When I talked to you at To Kill a Mockingbird and you said no more blogging either I was really bummed. I decided to subscribe to the Athletic but I’ve barely read it. It’s not the same! You made my day today!

I don’t watch a lot of tv but I do have a recommendation for a good read: Drunkard by Neil Steinberg. He’s a Sun Times columnist. His writing reminds me of you.

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Welcome back Doc.

I still get a kick reading youse unique view of our world through a realistic, unbiased sports perspective. Please, no politics

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Welcome back! On TV shows, couldn’t agree more on Severance. Need to check out Surface.

My recommendations:

Never have I ever

Ted Lasso

Murderville

Smartness podcast (for a podcast recommendation)

Or rewatching:

The Office

The Sopranos

30 Rock

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Welcome back, look forward to your insights, both sports related and otherwise.

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I’m glad to see you back in the saddle! I would have said “hello” yesterday but it took me this long to figure out how to create my profile. Either the website is wonky or I’m not too bright. 🤷‍♂️

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Great to see you back. Seeing Cathy recommend Ted Lasso I will chime in with Welcome to Wrexham just starting on FX. Congrats on your new platform, Paul!

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Aug 25, 2022Liked by Paul Daugherty

Very glad this is back. As a former Hemingway and also a person who has lashed out a few times on here, I am excited to be part of the group again.

I pledge allegiance to civility and respect at all times, even when the Stick to Sports + commentary get under my skin. Hopefully everyone will join me.

Welcome back PD.

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Welcome back. We watched the Thailand cave rescue movie on Amazon Prime. Extraordinary rescue and excellent movie.

Nice that you get to keep the name. Comfy.

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Tom Brady, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan. . . Paul Daugherty! All the greats come out of retirement and we’re the better for it. Can’t tell you how much I’ve missed reading this every day. Looking forward to having it back!

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Aug 24, 2022Liked by Paul Daugherty

Glad you are back and rolling along. Remember - sports and politics don’t mix well. But, do it anyway! I like the way you think and write

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Welcome back!

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Next topic …. the annual NC trip report with the erstwhile kid.

A July retirement and late August return means the early August trip report got skipped.

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We delayed it this year because he got married. Headed down there in a few weeks

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I can't find the place to send you money for this! Where are the ads? Do you have any merch? Your commerce model appears to be flawed. How are you going to support your Keystone habit?

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Drink less

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