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@markoftheeast.bsky.social
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Let's talk about writing, books, MN sports, politics, art, science, philosophy, and, most importantly, puns. Living in New England, still feel Minnesotan. Sometimes have fever dreams about Jabberjaw.

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Kirk is more likely to criticize a coach than vote for anyone on the left.
Always the right when someone says they’re middle of the road.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Vikings game experience
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Again, the commitment to the bit is astonishing. Best thing the club does other than acquire GAM. #MNUFC
Just amazing work. Still time left. 45 to go. No give up here. Thank you, James!
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The “plenty of game left” cry for help has overtaken “Thank You, James” as the most common post. I genuinely feel for the admin. Bad team. Season collapsing. No meaningful transfers to report. It’s rough out there. #MNUFC
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
You do not gotta hand it to them
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
“Momentum Building”
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Neither team can score, so they agree to play without goalkeepers. A scoring bonanza results—Loons winning 2-1. Atl actually scores 2, but 1 is an own goal. To honor Heath, t-shirts are given to fans that say “Just 2-3 players away.” Fans realize that in retrospect, he was quite the optimist.
Heath The Optimist
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
“Momentum Building”… as the Loons continue to plummet in the standings.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
This might be the post of the year on the Loons page. What would struggling look like? A black hole swallowing the stadium? #MNUFC
“Momentum building” as Loons have 1 win in 9 league matches with 9 goals scored.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
It’s all we have now. Build the statue. #MNUFC
Thank You, James
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
If nothing else, the club is persistent with the bit. #MNUFC
Thank You message to James
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The beautiful game
Not much going on so far!
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Watching other MLS teams make moves and improve while waiting for the Loons to remember the season is restarting … #MNUFC
Jesus, I see what you’ve done for other people, and I want that for me.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Heath in full Heathiness
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This reminds me, I would also like the Lakers to know I will not be joining them.
Headline re: LeBron tells Lakers he’s going to play elsewhere.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
An entire team in goal.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Ramsay County FC
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Cabo Verde Keeper deeply hurt for not being mentioned.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Hang the Mission Accomplished banner.
82-0.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
I know what you’re all thinking. You can’t go 17-0 unless your coach is Brian Shottenheimer. Correct. With this team, even Urban Meyer would win at least 13 games.
17-0!
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Cmon. 81-1. I think there was a blown call in the final minute of gm 82.
81-1
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Heath is full regal Heathiness.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Heath in all his Heathian glory.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
As MNUFC New England correspondent, I must report the hotel art skews football. Rev-erasure!
Hotel art that explores … the giant stadium that is right across the parking lot. Explore what you know, I guess. But not a Rev to be found …
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
“Gillette … a best a Loon can get!” Soccer in an NFL stadium. On field turf. As Thor intended. #MNUFC
Hilarious faux lighthouse at Gillette Stadium Does Kraft know the Revs play here? Scholars debate.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Many people consider him a hardliner but he insists he’s softened his positions. In any case, this is daily life in America now—when the least intelligent, least qualified are allowed to fuck it all up with no consequences.
Penile implant specialist leads Hantavirus press conference. Some say he’s a hardliner with right wing views.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Loons shocked to learn GAM cannot be used for thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts. But they do offer up 3 pts as tribute. As for the trees? Austin leaves the city limits with the L. Loons go up 2, hang on for 2-1 win. Yeboah scores on set piece. Ramirez can’t summon his powers.
Loons limit Austin on Sunday. Oh yeah, there’s a show and festival with this name.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Twins bullpen numbers—look away!!
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Even more changes than I expected. But that’s good b/c should mean a stronger squad for SJ. Need to provide plenty of help to Padelford, who has been targeted in his starts. I did think IF James was ever going to start in MLS—this would be it. Big opp for Dieng, who has really struggled. #MNUFC
Loons starting 11
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Key match for the Loons. The road trip stabilized the team. But if they want to be more than just fighting for the 8/9, matches like these need to be 3 pts. Under Neville, Timbers are just such a random, unpredictable club. Not good, but you’re never quite sure how they’ll play. #MNUFC
Loons starting 11
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
A home match, in this economy? Loons shocked to learn GAM cannot extend nice midweek weather into Sat. Yeboah nudges in the winner in the 2nd, Loons cause Timbers to fall 2-1. A tree-t for home fans, a trunk-ated respite from the cold. Phil rants all match, but leaves with the L nevilletheless.
Tree puns and jokes? I’m stumped!
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Heath in all his Heathian glory
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Loons haven’t scored in 2.5 games. Galaxy have not won since opening night. Big opportunity for Gene, who has yet to establish himself as even a role player. Loons need Count Chancalay to give them some pace and width in attack. Can Markanich contribute after a rough start? #MNUFC
Loons lineup.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Big match for the Loons. They haven’t been competitive the past two. Romero has been lifted from the remote well he was trapped in. This is a chance to enter the international break on a positive note. Another foe playing after a midweek game—it has to eventually help, right? Right?!!! #MNUFC
Loons lineup that will hopefully play professional soccer this week.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
See, this is what we need more of on this app. Mark it down. The Mark of a good post is …
Posts about Texas’ last second win that have Mark puns.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
You can see the Loons are a team still searching. So far, they haven’t replicated the defensive solidity of last season, nor have they really found a more expansive attack. Hoping to see a better, more cohesive performance versus a quality team, albeit one who played midweek against a rival. #MNUFC
Loons starting 11
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Not a credible outlet unless they use this image of peak masculinity …
Heath in full Heathian glory
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Loons tried this partnership as well. But as you can see, the, uh, excitement could not be contained:
Loons Come As You Are jersey
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Loons face a tough challenge in Nashville—that attack triumvirate will be the biggest test so far (Surridge is in). Need a much better start this week—Loons were lucky to escape a very poor opening 20 last Sat. (Are we still pretending the Romero thing isn’t weird? Just checking.) #MNUFC
Loons starting 11.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
This should be the image hovering over the skyline. Striker Whisperer Edition.
Heath in full Heathian glory
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Tom Brady in protective cage—The Onion
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Loons gonna hang one of those tiny, NYCFC fun-sized banners: 2026 MLS GAM-pions! #MNUFC
Tiny fun size NYCFC championship banner
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Balloon helmet
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Remind you of a certain Wyoming/ Akron game?
Wyoming and Akron being shot from the moon.
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Unitas in a Chargers uniform
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Chance to showcase a promising young QB—Mason Heintschel
Pitt v Texas
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
He’s waiting for that call, Columbus.
Heath in full Heathian splendor
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Playing in a Smiths cover band in some bar. So, he’s thinking there is a light that never goes out.
Vanni Sartini
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Well, if they get their 6th win …
Rice bowl
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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Only one answer:
Heath is full Heathian bloom.
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