Cancer update: still not dead, have developed sudden intense insomnia completely out of the blue. I haven’t had more than a couple hours sleep in a week. Some of the following stories may, then, be figments of my imagination.
Dozens of pregnant women being turned away from ERs despite law | AP News: Oh, hey: anti-abortion laws cause real, physical harm to pregnant women.
15 Alfred Hitchcock Films You Can Watch for Free on YouTube (substack.com): These aren’t all great, but they are all free.
dome sweet dome - by Allison Epstein (substack.com): Once again, Allison is hilarious and informative.
Opinion: 'Ted Lasso' is not about what you think - CNN: This is old, but a fascinating look at the meaning behind Ted Lasso.
Desperate stray pup chases dog day-care bus, gets adopted - The Washington Post: Say it with me now: awww.
Here’s a 7 Point Plan to Save Hollywood Workers and the Marketplace (substack.com): Thoughtful piece on the potential for Hollywood to recover.
Ex-Google CEO: AI startups can steal IP, hire lawyers to “clean up the mess” - The Verge: Even the people who do support imitative AI admit that imitative AI training is theft.
Some Number Crunching on Career Sales, 2024 | Whatever (scalzi.com): John Scalzi has a nice look at what a successful SFF writing career looks like.
Legal Sports Betting Changed ESPN, Sports Illustrated for the Worse - Bloomberg: We are headed for an addiction epidemic in the next handful of years, except this time the bookies are legit, and the pushers are major entertainment companies. All hail the stock price rising.
The enigmatic life and complex legacy of Pinky Deras, America’s greatest Little Leaguer - The Athletic (nytimes.com): Nice look at what happens to someone whose athletic life peaked as a child.
Have a great week, everyone!