Donald R. Haberek

Executive communication consultant, hockey player, wine geek, frustrated golfer, and world absurdity observer.

[Big Mike NYC 🇺🇸 @MiaFins1]

Mets new infield

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@Kristinartz Standard procedure

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@KeithGave Let's not forget wrestling with Lord Layton and also the ubiquitous Poopdeck Paul.

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

When I was 12 years old I’d wake up on a Saturday morning, watch some cartoons and pro wrestling, go outside and throw a rubber ball off the side of the house, get the guys in the neighborhood together for Wiffle Ball, go inside for Atari and snacks, ride my bike to Dairy Queen for a Mr. Misty, listen to Casey Kasem, flip on ESPN and watch sports with no social commentary, flip it over to MTV, which showed actual music videos, go back outside for more Wiffle Ball, and then think “Hey, it’s almost 3 pm.” Living my best life and had no fucking idea how good I had it.

[Donald R. Haberek @donhab]

@IffyTheDopester Shalla Chevrolet on Harper, gateway to the Vogue Theatre and Earl's Bike Shop.

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@HotTakeHockey Simply, no. Unless he shaves that mustache.

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@SNKenReid Still the one and all time champion.

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How are you feeling about 3-, 4. Or 5-way chili. #raindelayquestions

[Donald R. Haberek @donhab]

A blinding flash of the obvious breaks out.

[WineBusiness.com @WineBusiness]

Wineries across the country are rethinking tasting fees as they work to balance access, experience, and cost 🍷

From Napa to Paso Robles to the East Coast, tasting rooms are experimenting with lower fees, complimentary tastings, and new value‑driven experiences to keep wine approachable while navigating rising operating costs. Some regions are leaning into “affordable luxury,” others are offering no‑reservation campaigns or special promotions to welcome new consumers and boost visitation.

The trend points to a broader shift: making wine tasting more flexible, more inclusive, and more aligned with what today’s visitors are looking for.

Get all the details: https://t.co/aoPMc1mHhG

[Donald R. Haberek @donhab]

@Super70sSports If the Plexiglas is in good shape, it's priceless.

[Cait Mercer @MercerCait]

My eyes hurt.

[Donald R. Haberek @donhab]

@oldhockeycards Just chill. Grab a coffee. Enjoy.

[Doug Ford @fordnation]

The entire country will be watching on Sunday morning as our men’s hockey team plays for Olympic gold.

To help us all celebrate Team Canada, the province will be allowing bars and restaurants across the province to sell alcohol starting at 6:00 a.m. EST.

Let’s all come together, support local businesses and cheer on Team Canada!

@douglasdowney

[Donald R. Haberek @donhab]

Stunning. Critical thinking next?

[Craig Mauger @CraigDMauger]

Which readers who actually pay for news want this?

[Donald R. Haberek @donhab]

Would someone tell all Olympics TV announcers and commentators to switch to decaf? It's getting frantic after a week of Italian cappuccinos.

[Donald R. Haberek @donhab]

Would someone tell all Olympics TV announcers and commentators to switch to decaf? It's getting frantic after a week of Italian cappuccinos.

[Chef Andrew Gruel @ChefGruel]

Valentine’s Day is a rough day in the restaurant industry: Yes sales are up but every year we have 10-20 guys bring their dates/wives to the restaurant and insist they made a reservation (they forgot) then they cause a scene. It’s the same thing every year. So this year we are setting aside an open communal table; 10 seats, and we will seat them all together throughout the night. I’ll share the cctv footage Sunday.

[Peter Baker @peterbakernyt]

Much of the mourning for the late great @washingtonpost has rightly focused on how democracy dies in darkness at the national level, which is hugely important. But the evisceration of Metro coverage is every bit as devastating because there is no comparable news outlet keeping local governments and institutions honest.

Eight of my 20 years at the Post were spent on Metro, which was the heart and soul of the Post under the legendary @dongrahamdc1. The undertakers now running the paper have all but wiped out the metro staff, leaving just 12 reporters, according to reports, to cover a region of 6.5 million people.

We had twice that many journalists in Fairfax alone back in the day. And it mattered. Reporters are the eyes and ears of the community, keeping tabs on people in power. We were there for every supervisors meeting, every school board meeting. We pored through planning commission documents and campaign filings.

When county officials wasted taxpayer money, raised taxes on overstretched homeowners, gave sweetheart zoning deals to developers who filled their election coffers, we were there. When teachers who sexually abused students were quietly transferred to other schools to do it all over again, we were there.

We were there for the more uplifting stories too, the cops who broke a cold case, the educators who turned around a struggling school, the residents who rallied to help neighbors in trouble, the student athletes who won the big game, the entrepreneurs who started something new.

Our friend @SariHorwitz who has won more Pulitzers than I can count, wrote so movingly online about the Post (https://t.co/lxame7tiSF). To recognize how indispensable local coverage is, you need only look at her holy-shit investigations of a broken child welfare system, rampant police shootings and the corporate-fed opioid crisis, stories that opened eyes and led to change.

Democracy is not just what happens at the White House and the Capitol but in our own backyards. The Post has just turned the lights down at home too.

[Total Wine & More @TotalWine]

Wine isn’t just for fancy dinners 🍷
It belongs on the table with your favorite football snacks on game day, too.

If you’re hosting a Big Game watch party, these easy wine and snack pairings make it simple to grab the right bottle for every bite — from kickoff to the final whistle 🏈

A few fan-favorite pairings:

🍷 Cabernet Sauvignon & Loaded Potato Skins 🥔🧀
Bold, hearty, and perfect for big, cheesy bites.

🥂 Pinot Grigio & Chips with Guacamole 🥑🍟
Light, fresh, and made for nonstop dipping.

🍷 Pinot Noir & Pulled Pork Sliders 🍔
Savory, crowd-pleasing, and a game-day classic.

🥂 Chardonnay & Mac & Cheese Bites 🧀
Creamy meets creamy — comfort food done right.

🍾 Sparkling Wine & Soft Pretzels with Cheese 🥨🧀
Salty, bubbly, and always a win.

💡 Pro tip: Save this post before the Big Game so you’re ready for kickoff!

[Adam Wodon @CHN_AdamWodon]

Embarrassing for this country. This is what players used to do in the Soviet Union