Archive - John from Long Island

Sunday Essays #24: Are We Ascending?

weird, abstract, real.

Sep 20 • John Abbate

Sunday Essays #23: The Modern NFL is a Terminally Online Culture Nerd’s Dream.

It’s the first day of the 2026 NFL season.

Sep 13 • John Abbate

Sunday Essays #22: Distracted Driving with Dua Lipa

it’s getting weird out there.

Sep 6 • John Abbate

Who Has Access to You?

my recent obsession.

Sep 1 • John Abbate

August 2026

Sunday Essays #21: Drunk Penn Station Pizza

Penn Station in the wee hours is not for the faint of heart.

Aug 16 • John Abbate

Getting better at what you suck at feels great.

look at me, all organized.

Aug 11 • John Abbate

July 2026

Just Be Good at Something

there's no such think as merit-hacking.

Jul 29 • John Abbate

Sunday Essays #20: The Midsummer Whisper.

Diving into your brain on a lazy summer afternoon.

Jul 26 • John Abbate

Sunday Essays #19: My Golden Rule in Life

leave 'em better than you found 'em.

Jul 5 • John Abbate

June 2026

Sunday Essay's #18: The Parable of the Golfer in the Storm

beautiful idiocy on full display.

Jun 28 • John Abbate

Sunday Essays #17: The Meme'd Shall Inherit the Earth

it could happen to you.

Jun 21 • John Abbate

The Ridiculously Easy Way to Turn Your Creativity On

not productivity slop

Jun 18 • John Abbate

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