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I believe I’ve recalled the anecdote here at Word and Song before, but it’s worth telling again. When Orson Welles, himself both a great actor and a great director, was asked who were the three finest directors of American films, he replied, “John Ford, John Ford, and John Ford.” That’s quite a tribute. I think that what Welles saw wasn’t just that F… ncG1vNJzZmiZnqm1sLrYnqqopJWje7TBwayrmpubY7CwuY6pZq2gopqybrPOnZ2arJiav7Q%3D

Tadej Pogačar destroyed all comers, winning his second career Liège-Bastogne-Liège and sixth career Monument after riding clear with an unmatchable attack on the brutally steep Côte de la Redoute. Behind him, veteran Romain Bardet pulled off an impressive second place with savvy riding, while Mathieu van der Poel continued to flex his incredible versati… ncG1vNJzZmiala68r7DToZypnZykwbC6jaysm6uklrCsesKopGioX6m1s7HEZqiuoZOgerW0zq6eoayjYrmqscaeZJuZo6m8qLrEZm9xag%3D%3D

Greetings eaters and readers! What’s for dinner tonight? Might I suggest fish cakes Okonomiyaki-style cabbage fritters or Carolina Gelen’s LAZY DAY white bean and miso soup that I’ve been dreaming about ever since my daughter forward it to me on instagram. Speaking of which: are you following me on instagram? As I ramp up to the publication of my next book (August) I plan on getting back to making those reels I know you all love — or so The Algorithm tells me.

This past month I read the original THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS again, and was gobsmacked and overwhelmed with uffish thought over how brilliant the writing and imagination of Lewis Carroll truly is. I’ve read both ALICE books several times since I was a child, and each time I come back, I am reminded anew how much my own books have been inspired and guided by his light — how much this story keeps inspiring me again and again to reach for greater heights.

This is Day 2 of 14 for the Hearts group! This group will run through December 18th. Find the full schedule on the Jeopardy site. Subscribe to receive the daily fashion recaps via email. I always enjoy learning about the military uniforms when someone wears one on Jeopardy! (And of course, it looks sharp too.) It looks like Tyler is wearing the Officers’ Blue Dress uniform (B). I wanted to identify all the ribbons but ran out of time.

If you miss any posts, you can find the archive on the homepage. (My brain is still in vacation mode and I haven’t quite caught up on Monday’s & Tuesday’s recaps yet. I got screenshots but the writing is coming soon!) Subscribe to the daily recap posts for free! If you prefer to appreciate my work in a more monetary way, you can upgrade to a paid subscription. I think this is the same jacket Ilhana wore yesterday, but she changed to a light blue shirt.

Last April, I shared this piece — The Holy Thursday Revolution — and it became one of the most read, most shared posts ever from The Cottage. I invite you to re-read it or read it for the first time, and remember the mantra at its heart: “Table - trial - cross - tomb/tomb - table.” Share In addition to “The Holy Thursday Revolution,” I’ve also included a reflection on an interesting question which has sparked debate among theologians: Did Jesus wash Judas’ feet at the Last Supper?

Tianfu Cup (TFC) 2023, China’s prestigious answer to the annual hacking competition Pwn2Own, took place from October 31 to November 1 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province this year. Compared to last, this year’s competition generated little overseas media coverage or chatter among overseas security researchers. Nevertheless, Natto Team observed some noteworthy changes and features in this year’s Tianfu Cup. Tianfu Cup, officially described as a  hacking competition and international cybersecurity summit, was born in 2018 at a time of upheaval in China’s approach to information security research.

They call him “The Ticket.” For Davonte Ticket Gaines, his college basketball journey has now led him to his final stop, after stints at both Tennessee and George Mason. What most people in Friartown probably don’t know is how the name “Ticket” came to life back in his native Buffalo.  Gaines was an impressive high school player at Health Sciences Charter School before transferring to Hargrave Military Academy after graduation. The name “Ticket” was derived from the twenty-two double-doubles, four triple-doubles, and three quadruple-doubles Gaines posted his senior year alone.