Jesse O’Connell

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Proud Alexandrian. Del Ray resident, dad, and 2x Hoya. Books, baseball, beer, and higher ed. Subscribe to ALXtra: https://open.substack.com/pub/alxtra

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Alexandria is hosting the best Intermediate (13U) Little League teams from across the commonwealth in the state tournament, and you can watch the livestream from historic Eugene Simpson field at the link below. (Tune in at 6:15 tonight to hear my dulcet tones announcing the game).

2024 Virginia State Intermediate Division Tournament - Hosted by Alexandria Little Leaguem.youtube.com Create new live event

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Trump said “I know nothing about Project 2025. I have no idea who is behind it.” But Project 2025 is run by Trump's closest aides, raising concerns about cognitive fitness for a candidate who seems unable to recall those around him. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/troubling-...

Troubling Signs of Cognitive Decline as Trump Struggles to Recognize Closest Aidesdonmoynihan.substack.com "I know nothing about Project 2025" statement triggers new concerns about his fitness to serve

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This guy was such a G for telling his evil wizard cyborg boss that his religion is bullshit during a work meeting.

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Gave proof through the night That our flag was still there 🫡

In my more optimistic moments I consider a Nats rotation of Gray, Gore, Cavalli, Herz, and Any Warm Body Not Named Corbin and I start to feel pretty good about what’s ahead.

The ongoing advertising campaign on MLBtv for Build Submarines Dot Com remains one of those ongoing B-plots that I really want to know more about.

Rebroadcasting a game without the express written consent of Major League Baseball, obviously.

Okay, folks, who is putting together the list of the funniest crimes that Biden should be committing between now and election day to highlight the absurdity of today's immunity ruling? Not the stuff like assassinations. Just stuff to make a point.

Extremely ready for the James Wood Experience™️

The Bear is an incredible show for a great many reasons, but for my money the list of those reasons starts with Neil and Ted Fak.

Drinking this prevents scurvy, is what I’m taking from the can art.

Men’s 800 round 1, starting now!

So pumped that The Bear is back tonight.

It’s killing me that the Nats can’t decide if they’re a good baseball team or a bad baseball team.

40 year olds out here playing with chalk or some shit

Low alcohol spaghett:

Holy shit Athing Mu

Going to Charlottesville for a couple nights in early July. Been a few years since we visited - what’s the latest in terms of must-eat restaurants and don’t-miss wineries.

Seen on the wall of Andy’s in Old Town:

Quincy Wilson might be 16 but he’s already showing a pro level media interview game. Crash Davis couldn’t have coached him any better.

Desperately want to read about the production meeting that led to picking Snoop as the voice of the track and field trials.

The Races We Runopen.substack.com Strictly speaking, I’ve spent most of my life losing races. This is admittedly a rather maudlin sentence to open with, but I promise you it’s not intended to be read that way. I simply wanted to start...

Jesse: I’ll do something nice with the kids this afternoon! Also Jesse: I’ll take them to a Pixar movie about anxiety and embarrassment! 🤦‍♂️

Last night’s results didn’t go the way I’d hoped, but I’m so excited about the Democratic nominees for council and can’t wait to support them in the fall. I’m deeply grateful to everyone that supported and voted for my campaign - Alexandria is an amazing city with great things ahead of it.

Pretty incredible feeling to vote with my family and see my name on the ballot. Thankful to everyone who has supported this effort, and excited for what’s next for Alexandria!

Polls are open Alexandria! Cant wait to see you out here.

24 hours from now, polls close in Alexandria. The biggest emotion I’m feeling on election eve is gratitude. Gratitude to everyone supporting me, gratitude to everyone I’ve talked to, and gratitude toward this incredible city we all call home. 1/2

Happy birthday, dads.

Like the sign says, vote early! It’s the last day of in person early voting at 132 Royal Street, until 5pm. Hope to see you down here, or if not, on election day Tuesday!

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If you made it past the goose puns, this week's ALXtra is a good reminder to go to an Aces game this season! Tonight at 6:30 they're playing a team that's genuinely named the Cropdusters. Kids who pretend to be in little league get in free so borrow a jersey on Buy Nothing and head on down.

One hour from now - join us in Old Town!