Everything Will Be Tolerable – Monday Open Thread

Humans can overcome anything. Tragedy, loss, pain… Some folks just pass through it, whether through fortitude, tenacity, faith, or not giving a rat’s ass. Don’t let anybody tell you otherwise: indifference is wonderful too.

Shit’s been acutely real for two years now and keeping anxiety away is not becoming easier. Even the tedious are showing personality through lamentations about the MLB lockout and potential cancellation of Opening Day.

Here’s a tip, from a recovering impatient: saying “Get over it!” never works, does not show compassion, and might get you punched in the face. Besides, it takes zero effort to show interest; someone is going through a hard time, just listen. If you get lost, ask follow-up questions based on the three last words said. Remember: show interest. You gotta be fucking Gandhi to survive a narcissist’s validation session.

If you’re sensitive to the news and world events going on, keeping away from media is an alternative. Yeah yeah, this is Captain Obvious shit, but you don’t tune out and then you know what happens: you get aggravated by a spiny bit of unadulterated bullshit that is gaining traction fast on social media–and then you lash out at someone for something trivial. And the worst part is: if you have a conscience or some crap, you might feel compelled to

apologize.

Anyway, there’s some real world stuff I found interesting and then the sports lineup. But first, frivolity:

NFL NEWS

-The Indianapolis Clots submit an amendment to overtime rules for regular season and playoffs: each team has an OT possession. Indy has sought support from other NFL teams, the Bengals heeded the call and Mike Brown will contribute with a persuasive audiovisual presentation.

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-Schefter tweeted a gif of “Free-agent-to-be” Jameis Winston on a treadmill. It’s Krabby Grabby’s first run after ACL surgery. No link; ‘tis truly off-the-hook banality.

-Kyler Murray’s agent releases a statement about his client’s desire to be the Qards franchise QB, but commitment to win the Owl, blah blah blah. It was loudly thrown on the Webz, gauntlet-style at management, a PR screed tailor-made for media types who use the word “petulant” to describe professional athletes and other younger dudes.Wake me when Kyler is signed or dealt.

Worth noting: Kyler’s agent is also Kliff Kingsbury’s agent. But the head coach and QB are employed by the same team and I’m sure the agent’s reputation is beyond reproach, so there is zero chance of a conflict of intere—

NEWS

–FIFA takes Russia out of the 2022 World Cup. Also, all Russian clubs are disqualified from European competitions. This started slow. Poland had a World Cup playoff with in Russia on March 24. First they requested to play it on another place, then refused to play Russia, period. FIFA moved the game, then forbade Russia to use the flag and anthem yesterday, and today gave in. I think it’s the right decision, although man: I was rearin’ for the Polish to kick the Russians in the teeth.

“For once”

-Know-it-all smartasses

-Ukrainian soldiers made what I can only describe is a pro-wrestling style burn video directed at Russian soldiers:

https://twitter.com/EnglishUkraine/status/1497986717470580744?s=20&t=PgHBkOALhez1j_HGNOGkeg

As a kid, I had the privilege of being under the shadow and knees of several brilliant bullies–true geniuses of malevolence, who created menace by just looking. I would be scared by this video, very scared, if I didn’t love their cause.

Of course, everything coming out about the war (reports, photos, statements, etc.) requires skepticism. Whjen the invasion began last Thursday, a story came out that 13 Ukrainian soldiers refused to surrender Snake Island to a Russian warship–and answered requests to surrender with “Russian warship, go fuck yourself“, before being killed defending the motherland. Well, I read today those Ukrainian soldiers were captured, and President Zelensky was seeking their release by the Russians.

Nevertheless, fuck Putin.

/rant over

SPROTS TONITE

Info from espen, all times Central.

NBA

Minnesota @ Cleveland – 6:00

Tirana @ Brooklyn – 6:30

Chicago @ Miami – 6:30

San Antonio @ Memphis – 7:00

Charlotte @ Milwaukee – 7:00

NCAA WOMENS’ BASKETBALL

5 Baylor @ 9 Iowa State – 6:00

Temple @ SMU – 7:00

PRE-MADNESS EXHIBITIONS

Syracuse @ U*NC – 6:00

Northwestern @ 25 Iowa – 7:00

10 Baylor @ 20 Texas – 8:00

Kansas State @ 9 Texas Tech – 8:00

13 UCAL @ Washington – 10:00

NHL

Vancouver @ New Jersey – 6:30

Tirana @ D.C. – 6:30

Boston @ L.A. – 9:30

FÚTBOL

Argentina – Copa de la Liga Profesional (Top Flight)

Lanús v. Tigre – – 6:30

Argentina – Primera Nacional (Tier 2)

Quilmes v. Ferrocarril Oeste – 6:10

Colombia Primera A (Top Flight)

Patriotas v. Independiente Santa fe – 6:40

Ecuador LigaPro (Top Flight)

Macará v. Orense – 6:00

tl /dr February 2022 has been Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start The Fire”. Chill, tune out stressing crap, and show compassion for the very very stressed. And if you’re feeling judgmental,

, read a book.

via @butterflygrrrl1