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A painful time for me, since precisely early morning of 5/14/2020 is always eased somewhat by getting lost in your unique, leitchspeak newsletter. Your elderly friend and fellow Cards devotee', John F.

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I donate platelets once a month on Sunday morning. It's been psychologically valuable in these times to have an unambiguously useful, uncomplicated thing that I can do to help. Can't recommend it highly enough.

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Totally agree. "Unambiguously useful" is exactly right.

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I just watched Pujols close out the Cardinals win and I thought of you. It’s a goofy thing but I grinned throughout the entire appearance. Gotta love when baseball finds a way to induce total joy. Mármol earned a new fan today.

Lesser note: are there still book plates left? I bought the paperback of How Lucky for my classroom (since the hardcover has a permanent spot on my favorites shelf at home). Figured I’d ask before sending an unsolicited photo like a weirdo.

Thanks Will!

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That was a blast! I could have watched him give up homers forever. Yeah, just email me your address at williamfleitch@yahoo.com!

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Was surprised to learn of the demise of "The Long Game" on the last show. Sorry to have one less option to listen to.

BTW also thought there would be a preseason show with Rany & Joe. Maybe waiting for a postseason get-together instead?

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Yeah, it's a huge bummer. The Recount is ... going through some stuff right now. LZ and I are far from done working together, though.

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Thanks for being a blood donor Will! It's a wonderful thing! I'm over 11 gallons (I'm old). Thanks again for writing this newsletter! It helps me keep up with your New York Magazine articles. I love that rag, been subscribing for years and you are the best part of it! (Oops, out of apostrophes).

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Thanks, man ... though they're doing some pretty great stuff over there!

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Well, yes of course it's a great magazine and you are the highlight!

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May 14, 2022
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The song is oddly perfect in ways I really can't explain. I really think she's incredible. And one of the few celebrities/artists who is not in any way annoying on Twitter!

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I got "Dogs of LA" randomly stuck in my head a few weeks ago and was reminded of how good _Whip-Smart_ is.

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