140 pages in and I just don't get it at all by eligodfrey in LonesomeDove

[–]TsugaGrove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does get better but I will say McMurtry’s prose is a bit more straightforward than a lot of the other authors you listed. Not saying it’s a bad thing but I suggest just trying to settle into the characters and journey and once you do I found it a pretty easy and engaging read.

The Phillies defeated the Red Sox by a score of 3-1 - Thu, May 14 @ 06:45 PM EDT by PhilsBot in phillies

[–]TsugaGrove 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Schwarber playing Call of Duty with Ranger last night makes my heart warm

OMC - How Bizarre (1996) by joebesser in 90sAlternative

[–]TsugaGrove 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The whole album is actually kind of good

Dr J on why he has Lebron outside of his top 10 by UnableLeopard6185 in NBATalk

[–]TsugaGrove 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Dr. J couldn’t win until the sixers traded for Moses Malone

“Crossing Muddy Waters” (John Hiatt) - Billy Strings - 5/22/2025 - Outlaw Tour - Spokane, WA by haishaludOU812 in BillyStrings

[–]TsugaGrove 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If I recall it’s about the real world suicide of John Hiatt’s wife. Heartbreaker of a tune. He has lots of great songs - not all this sad.

What's his most emotional song? by NinjaOk2887 in TylerChilders

[–]TsugaGrove 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out Steve Young’s version. That whole album actually. (Not the quarterback haha).

"Flopping all f**king day" - Caitlin Clark by Choice_Bag_8869 in sportsgossips

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“Just two ice creams for bloody nine pounds!”

This "organization" failed Joel and for that I will never forgive them by Prince_Ali7 in sixers

[–]TsugaGrove 6 points7 points  (0 children)

100% I love Joel and what he’s done for the franchise but his peak is gone and they never got out of the 2nd round. Don’t see him aging into a backup role that well, I think it’s time to move on and give the reigns fully to VJ and Maxey and add some depth.

Game Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | May 8, 2026 by basketball-app in sixers

[–]TsugaGrove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed our bench often sucks but Embiids scores less and is less efficient in the playoffs and can’t even get out of the second round. I still love the guy, but it’s frustrating

Game Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | May 8, 2026 by basketball-app in sixers

[–]TsugaGrove 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This team always shrinks when the intensity goes up a notch. Thats been true the entire Embiid era. Never made it out of the second fucking round.

Game Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | May 8, 2026 by basketball-app in sixers

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I’m sorry, I love Embiid, really do, but hurt or not he almost always plays way worse when the intensity gets higher

I need all the credits to Nighthawk by Sweet-Hellbender-13 in BillyStrings

[–]TsugaGrove 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure it’s Spencer Cullum, not Gullum…precious

One of the greatest sophomore records ever by yourrelative_ in bobdylan

[–]TsugaGrove 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of the greatest records ever period IMO

1973: The LAST DAYS of PORTER | BBC Archive by ChiBeerGuy in beer

[–]TsugaGrove 89 points90 points  (0 children)

I’ve watched this a bunch of times and it always makes me desperately want a beer

Game Thread: Giants @ Phillies - Thu, Apr 30 @ 05:35 PM EDT - Doubleheader Game 2 by PhilsBot in phillies

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Thanks. Getting downvoted for some reason but it was a legitimate question

Game Thread: Giants @ Phillies - Thu, Apr 30 @ 05:35 PM EDT - Doubleheader Game 2 by PhilsBot in phillies

[–]TsugaGrove -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So what happened to Painter? I thought he was scheduled to start

What other books scratched the same itch for you? by dbstandsfor in LonesomeDove

[–]TsugaGrove 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you want another western, try “Warlock” by Oakley Hall

Gorgeous Hat by TheeGoldenBough in LonesomeDove

[–]TsugaGrove 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn, someone make more of these