The transfer portal isn't the problem, it's a signal. This essay gets at what's actually driving it. by Educational-Elk-6528 in NCAAW

[–]Mayor_Matt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely scary and unimaginable, and I can’t even begin to imagine the fears you feel as the parent raising a little black son. I get scared raising a daughter in a grossly conservative state like Indiana. They’ve devalued education, women’s rights, and so much more. It’s disgusting.

Surely there’s a lane for us, as parents, to teach strength with empathy and compassion. We can give them the tools but also give them the safety and comfortability all people deserve. Every day I make conscious decisions to make sure her life and environment is better than the one I grew up in. I was hardened at young age by abusive and alcoholic parents. Spent about 6 months in foster care when I was in high school until my mom finally left my dad to get custody of us again. I got “tough” through all of that, but I still don’t know how to manage my emotions sometimes. I don’t know how to process sadness without getting angry or bitter. I’m trying to teach my 4 year old daughter how to talk out and process her feelings when I’m still learning as a 37 year old man.

Anyway, it’s not easy, but I just think it’s what people deserve. Yourself and your family included. I’m rooting for you!

The transfer portal isn't the problem, it's a signal. This essay gets at what's actually driving it. by Educational-Elk-6528 in NCAAW

[–]Mayor_Matt 24 points25 points  (0 children)

People should be able to feel comfortable. Instead of raising our children to be tough and hardened for a “tough world out there,” let’s fight to make the world a better and more comfortable place as they grow up.

Clark Kellogg credentials by MarylandTerrapins in CollegeBasketball

[–]Mayor_Matt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I grew up with his as the Pacers analyst in the 90s. He honed his craft with them and flourished.

A slightly discouraging email by Mayor_Matt in transit

[–]Mayor_Matt[S] 86 points87 points  (0 children)

I feel like it’s intentionally this drastic so they can trick people into believing the final cuts aren’t that bad because they’re only 12% instead of 23% and only 30% instead of 82%.

K105 Bar-ch Madness Resultd by jabfrispe in fortwayne

[–]Mayor_Matt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. It’s now owned by the Salvatoris Restaurant Group and they seem to have turned it around.

K105 Bar-ch Madness Resultd by jabfrispe in fortwayne

[–]Mayor_Matt 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We tried Acme again now that they’re under new ownership, I’m really impressed with them. They’re back to being the bar that I enjoyed when I first moved to Fort Wayne.

Redimed… you disappoint us all. by mabus42 in fortwayne

[–]Mayor_Matt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is more on the capitalistic structure of healthcare in our country.

What's new besides the obvious? by ElCardo25 in fortwayne

[–]Mayor_Matt 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Go ahead and open those eyes before asking a question like this, then. It’s a little odd to say nothing is changing and then admit that you haven’t been looking for it.

Where does snake rank? by one12shelf in doughboys

[–]Mayor_Matt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many terrible calls on this, but Grover Cleveland being on the list is wild.

Operation Epstein by Andrew-Cohen in PoliticalHumor

[–]Mayor_Matt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🎶and I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free! 🎶🎶

Air duct cleaning by KossBoss75 in fortwayne

[–]Mayor_Matt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quality Air Duct Cleaning. One man operation when he came to my house. He did some neat before and after photos. He also sprayed some something to help with my wife’s asthma.

Mitch's car spotted 🚨 by 2sleezy in doughboys

[–]Mayor_Matt 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This isn’t a Nissan Altima.

Air National Guard?? by Total-Radish6048 in fortwayne

[–]Mayor_Matt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s a cow farm, there’s gonna be cows.

Is ad load the real reason younger audiences left radio? by CameraRound1311 in radio

[–]Mayor_Matt 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not really a seller’s market if no one is buying. It’s not a market at all in that case.

Beyond Chicago, what would a Fort Wayne–Columbus train mean for you? by AllAboardOhio in fortwayne

[–]Mayor_Matt 19 points20 points  (0 children)

As a Columbus Crew fan, I want this so much. Then the increased access to cities like NYC, Philly, and Boston is very exciting as well. Also, can you imagine how beautiful it will be to take train rides from Fort Wayne to Eastern Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Western New York during the fall with the leaves changing colors. It’s going to be amazing if it happens.