Christopher McKenzie

Prolific, homerific rantings of a Boston sports, Everton and US Soccer fan. Views are strictly my own.

[New England Independence Campaign @NEIndependence]

This is certainly true — but I think Boston (and the region) also has a lot to do with it. Good weather, aside from some humidity; clean, safe, walkable city; lots to see, do, and eat; and a welcoming attitude (especially for those who enjoy a good drink!).

[Christopher McKenzie @ccmckenzie]

@bostonradio the $21 for an IPA at SoFi Friday compares to $29 for MBC Lunch at Bruins games...

[Christopher McKenzie @ccmckenzie]

@shaunvlog_ Just go to Bleacher Bar instead

[Conor Ryan @ConorRyan_93]

Boston sports is seriously on an impressive heater of terrible results over the last few months.

[Camus @newstart_2024]

Brain scans are revealing early dementia-like changes in kids and teens from heavy screen use.

60 Minutes Australia reported toddlers spending just 2–3 hours daily on devices already show abnormal white matter development. Teens averaging 6–8 hours display widened brain ridges and thinning in key areas — patterns that mirror early Alzheimer’s.

Excessive screens appear to weaken neural pathways that normally strengthen through real-world movement, play, and face-to-face interaction.

We’re also seeing the first IQ drops in recorded history, plus a nearly 400% rise in early-onset dementia signs among 35–44 year olds. Correlation, not proven causation — but devices are the major new variable.

This is one of those reports that makes you rethink default habits. The convenience of screens is undeniable, but the potential long-term brain impacts on developing kids are hard to ignore.

We may be unintentionally running a massive experiment on the next generation’s cognitive health.

Are we underestimating the risks of heavy screen time, or is this concern overblown?

[Rick Golfs @Top100Rick]

The video of the day!

Rare view of Tiger Woods tying putt on 18 at Torrey Pines in the 2008 US Open.

Never seen this. The crowd is insane.

Oh man to sit and watch this event again for the first time. You just had to be there.

[Spoked Z @SpokedZ]

Imagine trying to explain to someone which of these was a goal

[Conor Rogers @conorjrogers]

Strongly suggest not going with “the Oklahoma City Bombers”

[Kevin Clark @bykevinclark]

This story is unbelievable. FIFA changed the ticket maps to make everyone's seats worse months after tickets were purchased with no recourse. I've seen some sports scams in my day but no one is doing it like FIFA. Generational. I'll probably just check it out on TV 👍.

[Christopher McKenzie @ccmckenzie]

@LargeBarstool In Westerly RI, either Cinder or Old Man Joe's are both great spots.

[LinksGems @LinksGems]

Is there anything else that needs to be said about Friar’s Head that isn’t clear from these photos?

How’s this: it’s the best American golf course opened since Sand Hills in 1995.

[Mitch Goldich 🐙 @mitchgoldich]

The biggest game of the first round is on Friday, when Long Island battles Arizona for iced tea supremacy

[B/R Open Ice @BR_OpenIce]

The youngest Gaudreaus are in the gold medal pic... 🥹❤️💙

[Hunter📈🌈📊 @StatisticUrban]

Also, the temperature varies intraday far less in SD than Boston.

[Hunter📈🌈📊 @StatisticUrban]

Look at how moderate San Diego is compared to Boston. Cooler summers, much warmer winters.

It could’ve been paradise. A city better than NYC. It has very nearly the perfect climate for a walkable, transitable city. But no, it’s mostly a NIMBY-filled car-dependent sprawl.

[Rob Usry @RobUsry]

Why is it white and gold

[Tucker Antico @tuckerweather]

If it feels “warm” in Boston, it may be the fact that we just made it above freezing (32°) for the first time in NINE days.

The city’s longest such streak in eight years!

[Interesting things @awkwardgoogle]

Tom Morello plays Killing in the Name Of at Minneapolis benefit concert, and the entire crowd absolutely loses it.
https://t.co/v4ssEJ8spW

[Christopher McKenzie @ccmckenzie]

@hen_ease Built to scale

[Andrew Nadeau @TheAndrewNadeau]

It’s crazy how good babies are for excuses. You can be like, “Sorry we’re late, SOMEBODY pooped themselves!” and everyone just assumes it was her.