Dan Sinker/notes

Most of the time my thoughts aren't long enough for a blog post. My shortform notes get posted on Mastodon and Bluesky, and also wind up here.

Coming soon. A box contains multiple olive green knit hats with an orange patch labeled TRYING.

posted at 6:13PM on January 15, 2026

Inflation hits my grocery store's party sub biz.

posted at 12:48PM on January 13, 2026

this is so cool: a "radio score card" for listeners to keep track of the nominations at the 1928 republican national convention.

posted at 2:17PM on January 11, 2026

Me every time the moon is full. a cartoon from 1928 depicting a detective standing next to a telescope saying 'take a look at the moon folks and get the thrill of yer life'

posted at 10:30AM on January 9, 2026

Anyone who was out in Chicago during the two months of occupation knows full well that it could have gone this way for any of us. Still could. And we'll still go out.

posted at 10:22PM on January 7, 2026

There are more of us than there will ever be of them.

posted at 7:29PM on January 7, 2026

Minneapolis is one of my favorite cities in the whole world. So many people that I love dearly up there. Be safe, be vigilant, do not stop.

posted at 5:36PM on January 7, 2026

I have a great number of questions. a vintage newspaper advertisement from 1927 reading 'Found--A live baby boy in our hallway. For the love of Mike, will the person who left him there please call and claim him as we are three bachelors who know nothing about bringing up children. For further information apply at 2018 North Main Street, Mishawaka

posted at 9:01AM on January 6, 2026

don't miss out on the clock sensation of the year y'all. a vintage advertisement from 1927 advertising the clock sensation of the year, with free candlesticks

posted at 8:53AM on January 6, 2026

Absolutely the people I want in charge at a moment of extreme fluidity and massive unknowns is this particular band of cokeheads, steroid juicers, dementia patients, and JD Vance.

posted at 3:06PM on January 3, 2026

Baghdad was lit up like a Christmas Tree

posted at 9:55AM on January 3, 2026

I'm sure this will be the first American intervention with no blowback or unintended consequences.

posted at 8:49AM on January 3, 2026

American intervention has destabilized the world for generations. We could *all* have so much more, but instead we have this.

posted at 8:05AM on January 3, 2026

I tripled the number of folks subscribed to my writing in 2025. That's legit crazy. Thank you all who did so, and get on board if you haven't. dansinker.com/follow/

posted at 8:23PM on January 1, 2026

Thank fucking christ, we did it

posted at 12:01AM on January 1, 2026

My friend in Minneapolis had ICE staging behind his garage last night. Literally the worst possible place for them to choose. His neighbors were not snatched.

posted at 10:12AM on December 30, 2025

Hey there's just a few days left in the year and I would love if you helped me get over a big milestone on signups to get my writing in your inbox by signing up today. It's free, fun, and you get something every couple weeks: dansinker.com/follow/

posted at 1:02PM on December 28, 2025

Hey, if your relationship with your family is fraught for whatever reason, then let me say it: Happy Christmas, I'm proud of you for being you.

posted at 1:57PM on December 25, 2025

Fists with your toes.

posted at 10:15PM on December 24, 2025

Finally a wrapped I care about A notification titled Portillo’s Wrapped: You’re a Burger Boss features a burger emoji and an inbox label.

posted at 11:14AM on December 22, 2025

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