Volume XV

Tough morning for anyone with a 612 area code and a soft spot for a tall glass of milk. Hopefully this newsletter brightens up the day just a bit.

I. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones 🪨

The phrase is a timeless warning against hypocrisy. Specifically, criticizing others for faults you yourself possess. While its exact wording evolved over time, the sentiment dates back centuries. Geoffrey Chaucer helped popularize an early version of the idea in his 1385 work Troilus and Criseyde, making it a staple of English moral wisdom.

Sound familiar, Wolves fans? Look no further than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander—a dazzling talent, yes, but also a world-class flopper. Despite benefiting from one of the most generous whistles in the league, he’ll throw his hands up in disbelief anytime a call goes against his team.

II. Sleep tight 🛌

We say this one to our kids, spouses, even the housecat. But what does it actually mean? There were no Tempur-Pedics or Eight Sleeps back in the day. Beds had wooden frames with ropes laced across the bottom to support the mattress. Before bed, the sleeper or servant would tighten the ropes, since a well-strung bed meant fewer sags and a firmer sleep.

Me? I’ll take sinking into a cloud over a 2 × 4 any day of the week. But preferences change. And let’s face it—“sleep tight” sounds a lot better than “sleep loose.”

III. Like riding a bike 🚲

Some things you never forget. This phrase took hold after WWII, when returning soldiers found they could still pedal around like no time had passed. It’s more than muscle memory. It’s a quiet comfort that even after chaos, the skill still sticks.

Today, we use it for anything that snaps back into place after a long hiatus. Think loading up FIFA or talking to the cute lady at the bar.

Keep on sending on. Forward to a friend.