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Melissa Case

@startabuzz.gobirds.online
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Red Pen, Content Khaleesi. Verbal Assassin. Grammar Fascist. Pie Curious. AP in the streets, Chicago in the sheets. GO BIRDS. GO PHILS. Philly Philly.

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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 07/09/2026
THE VIBES WE NEED, and no better time for them. LFG!
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 07/09/2026
It’s Labor Day, and the unofficial start of Fall (as far as I’m concerned, it’s officially official), so it’s time for summer fruits to make way for apples and such. To kick things off, I’ve made this lovely apple cider sourdough loaf, which makes the best toast of all the times.
Apple cider sourdough bread (filled with bits of Granny Smith and Cosmic Crisp apples and a touch of cinnamon).Am I happy with this bread? YES. I am exceedingly happy with this bread.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 06/09/2026
For Alice. 🍑🍑🍑
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 06/09/2026
Greetings, my friend!
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 05/09/2026
GO PHILS!
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 01/09/2026
It’s September 1, so no matter what the calendar says, it’s f’n fall.
It’s decorative gourd season, motherfuckers. Happy Fall.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 31/08/2026
Spent the afternoon organizing my closet and… I think I may have a problem.
A collection of Phillies hats that suggests a heightened level of fandom.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 31/08/2026
We had a most excellent time taking a focaccia class at The Bread Room (Chestnut Street in ye olde Philly) last night. If you’re looking for a fun night with friends (this is a top-tier date night activity), this is a solid option.
His-and-hers focaccia, made with love at The Bread Room in Philadelphia. Happy Philadelphians, tired but working on a full-on carbohydrate high.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 22/08/2026
Two thousand five.
To purchase alcohol, a person must be born on or before this date in 2005.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 16/08/2026
It’s peachy peach season AND it’s Sunday, which means a special brunchy breakfast vibe. So, it’s peach cobbler scones. Sweet PA white peaches kissed with just a bit of cinnamon-sugar baked into the tenderest biscuit dough you ever ate. PEAK summer.
Sweet, cinnamony peach cobbler scones made with PA white peaches. Sliced peaches on top of tender biscuit dough, almost ready to go into the oven. Cinnamony sweet peach cobbler scones.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 14/08/2026
I was a little bummed I missed out on last night’s corntacular, BUT… we (along with 80,000 others) caught the Foo Fighters show at the Linc and holy WOW. I’ve seen them many times and they never disappoint.
Foo Fighters kicked off their tour at Lincoln Financial Field in Philly on 8/13.Two Foo-Fighting Philly phans last night at the Linc. Foo Fighters put on an incredible show last night in Philly. If you have an opportunity to catch them live, TAKE IT. One of the best live bands ever.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 14/08/2026
Dave Grohl in his Brandon Marsh era.
Dave Grohl, with wetted hair à la Marshy in our country of Philadelphia.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 13/08/2026
We are at the Linc tonight for non-Eagles reasons and I cannot express how ready I am for football! E-A-G-L-E-S: EAGLES!
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 09/08/2026
These MFers provide entirely too many opportunities to use this all-timer from @longwall26.bsky.social.
“Confident in my ability to properly tennis, I take the court. I smile at my opponent. Serena does not return the gesture. She'd be prettier if she did, I think. She serves. The ball passes cleanly through my skull, killing me instantly.”
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 31/07/2026
This mercifully baseball-free Thursday was date night at our house, and it was a good one! There was cherry-berry and stracciatella bruschetta, hand-rolled pici, and Sicilian pistachio cake with pistachio gelato. Better than having an existential sports crisis for three hours.
Cherry-berry and stracciatella bruschetta Fresh pici with a sauce made from elephant garlic and tomatoes from our garden Sicilian pistachio cake with pistachio gelato. HEAVEN.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 25/07/2026
HERE THEY COME!
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 25/07/2026
Who’s pitching tonight? Is it this new kid, Keller? Inquiring minds want to know…
The Phillies & the Mystery of the Missing Pitcher
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 23/07/2026
On one hand, this game has been ASS. On the other, I got to spend a beautiful evening in a beautiful ballpark with this beautiful man.
Phillies fans, enjoying the pre-Phillies bliss.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 22/07/2026
Because I have my priorities in order, I’ve got a couple of Philthy food finds. Stopped by Bull’s and grabbed tonight’s specials: a Big Back Burger (a smoked burger with pork belly and cherry pepper relish with melted Gouda) and jerk chicken nachos. Both rock-solid awesome.
Big Back Burger from Bull’s BBQ. Jerk chicken nachos from Bull’s BBQ at CBP.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 22/07/2026
It’s a beautiful night for Phillies baseball. Bracing for the Aaron Nola Experience ™️.
Citizens Bank Park, all set to go for tonight’s game against the Dodgers.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 22/07/2026
A hummingbird on one of my butterfly bushes and monarchs, just emerged from their chrysalises (which I want badly to be chrysalii), that we raise each summer. :)
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 22/07/2026
Is there nothing Jimothy cannot do, no place he cannot go?
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 19/07/2026
I don’t often go to movies anymore. Not in the theater anyway. They’re too expensive and the lion’s share of movies aren’t worth shelling out $50 or more. What does this have to do with a cookie?
A delectable chocolate chip-buttered popcorn cookie made with my leftover popcorn from last night’s screening of The Odyssey.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 15/07/2026
This is the slowest game in baseball history, and it’s chock full—to overflowing—of America (so much America) but the fireworks were pretty spectacular, I’ve gotta say.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 15/07/2026
All-Star stat for Marshy: Wets his hair up to 15 times per day. I love him so much.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 15/07/2026
Introduction of the National League mascots. I think Mr. & Mrs. Met were booed louder than Willson Contreras was last night.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 14/07/2026
Scenes from the MLB All-Star Game (still on the lookout for 🍑).
The Bank showing up and showing out today!Derek Jeter, on his way to talk to the folks at FOX.A-Rod on his way to the FOX Sports booth (and getting booed relentlessly).Phillies phans, super-excited to be here (unbridled capitalism notwithstanding).
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 14/07/2026
ALLONS-Y! ALLEZ LES BLEUS!!
The folks at Philly Cheese Co. in RTM know what’s up!
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 14/07/2026
Schwarber World Series. Felt like the right choice after last night. :)
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 14/07/2026
AHHHHHHHHH! 😱
Meet-n-greet with J-Roll at the ASG pregame.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 14/07/2026
I love my country, Philadelphia. :)
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 14/07/2026
Tonight, it’s the Derby and Pasta alla Nerano. The perfect summer matchup.
Pasta alla Nerano + the 2026 Home Run Derby: the perfect summer matchup.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 12/07/2026
Juiced some oranges so I could enjoy a lovely faux-mosa this morning. You know… for reasons.
A lovely non-alcoholic mimosa on this decidedly satisfying Sunday morning.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 12/07/2026
Me, reading Lindsay Graham’s obituary ::Clap, clap, clap, clap your hands::
Lindsay Graham died?

Everybody clap your hands
Clap, clap, clap, clap your hands
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 11/07/2026
This year marks the 10th annual Fight B.A.C.K. (that’s the Bags Against Cancer Kegger) cornhole tournament to raise money for Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County. 64 teams, more than $10K raised. A great cause that I’m proud to be a part of.
The Fight B.A.C.K. Stanley Keg!64 teams in the 10th Annual Fight B.A.C.K. cornhole tournament.Playing cornhole to raise money for breast cancer research.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 04/07/2026
Good morning, friends. I hope everyone has a peaceful and happy 4th. And? GO PHILS!
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 02/07/2026
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 02/07/2026
MY PEOPLE.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 02/07/2026
My timeline never disappoints.
Responses to the USMNT’s goal over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the knockout round.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 01/07/2026
Who's excited for lunch today? THIS GIRL.
A tomato pie from Corropolese Italian Bakery. The BEST.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 30/06/2026
While we’re wallowing in Nola-induced misery, let's talk about dessert. I made this tart yesterday and am easing my Phillies woe with a slice right now. It's got almond praline in the bottom, a light biscuit sponge, fresh apricot confiture, and whipped vanilla ganache. Tasty.
An apricot tart with whipped vanilla ganache, fresh apricots, and edible violets. Cross-section of a tart with layers of almond praline, biscuit sponge, apricot confiture, and whipped vanilla ganache.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 28/06/2026
Not me making Korean fried chicken + waffles for brunch today. Absolutely indulgent? YES. Do we deserve that? Also YES.
Korean-fried popcorn chicken with a Gochujang-honey-soy glaze atop a sesame Belgian waffle with maple-soy-butter syrup.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 28/06/2026
It's pizza night over here, and I've got two beauties on deck. One is roasted pineapple, bacon, and jalapeño (I'll make my case for this controversial pie in a few), and the other is shaved fennel, garlic, and sausage. Both are made with slow-risen dough that I started on Wednesday.
A glorious roasted pineapple, bacon, and jalapeño pizza, all dressed and ready to hit the oven. The house favorite: shaved fennel, garlic, and sausage. Headed to the oven in 3… 2… 1…
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 27/06/2026
When you do Instacart and order 6 bananas. 😒
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 26/06/2026
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 26/06/2026
Simply the most unhinged baseball of all the times (laudatory).
Charts predicting the likelihood of the Phillies winning each of the three games in their series against the Nationals this week.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 25/06/2026
My feed from last night, bottom of the 9th with two outs and two strikes… AGAIN. I heckin’ love you people.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 21/06/2026
A beautiful day for a paddle on the [MIGHTY, MIGHTY] Schuylkill!
A Philadelphian outside, enjoying a perfect Summer Solstice. We live in the best place there is. Love my country, Philadelphia.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 21/06/2026
Made a proper Father’s Day breakfast with bacon, dippy eggs, and these lovely pickle biscuits (layers for days!) Husband has heard from all his kiddos, is lazily watching the U.S. Open, and is a happy boy.
Super flaky pickle biscuits for my boo’s Father’s Day breakfast.
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Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 19/06/2026
YESSSSSS! Slimey! Murksy, it is!!
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