Joanne C. Gerstner

Happy 4th birthday to the little engine known as Open Court! Yes, this ish started around this time in July 2021. It feels like the whole world has changed, and yet, our corner of the world stands tall. Because of you.

My substack newsletter, Open Court, turns four this week. Time to celebrate, and thank you for the support.
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I have my confirmations: the Tannies are back and my sleep cycles are shot Sure, they are physically back, freed from the military. But it wasn't until last night that I saw it for real: our lovable talented goofballs are in the building. And my sleep...it is what it is.

If things seem dark, watch the last #BTS live and things will seem lighter. open.substack.com/pub/borahaeb...

Why a photo of Pope Francis always makes me smile Well, it's more than a photo, it's proof that something crazy really did happen in 2022. Francis invited me to his place, I came, and the rest is history.

One of my favorite photos, which always makes me smile, is from when I met Pope Francis. May he rest well. He was a good man who cared a lot about people. open.substack.com/pub/joannecg...

IFYKYK. #hobisweetdreamslive.

#HobiSweetDreamsLive

This is peak #BTS. Six million online globally to watch Hobi sleep. No notes. Question: what are the staffers doing in the studio while he is conked out?

my towel cat today, Queen Sophia.

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Let's not take it for granted. We know having women and girls in sports has produced amazing benefits across the board in society since Title IX passed in 1972. But our progress may be threatened.

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! We’ve come a long way, tons more progress to be made…but we need to be vigilant for those who want to take away Title IX. A new Open Court. #ngwsd #sports

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She tore it up next level.

making legal street art for school is fun!

Rest in Peace, Mr. Baseball Bob Uecker, aka the face and voice of the Milwaukee Brewers my entire lifetime, died today. Which leads to a small tale from my secret sportswriter vault.

New Open Court: Goodbye Mr. Baseball. Bob Uecker was a true original, a good guy and a lifelong lover of baseball. open.substack.com/pub/joannecg...

My fave: “this course would be better if we did not have to read books or write anything.”

Last time the U.S. invaded Canada, the White House ended up burned down. Don’t mistake politeness for passivity, you hoser.

Open Court Road Edition: Twinkling lights, snowy mountains and all the good things in Barcelona The second-to-last road trip of 2024 was a great adventure, with three countries and a lot of jamon, Cava, churros, Gaudi, manchego and vamos.

A new Open Court: hola #Barcelona and being open to fun adventures. There is a big world to see, make time for it…

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and toting cute dogs around isn’t a smokescreen.

all so over the top from Herbie.

Barcelona: undefeated for Christmas lights bus tours.

Gonzo, the haters are not allowed on the helicopter shelf with you!

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Open Court | Joanne C. Gerstner | Substack The stuff we need to talk about in sports and life. Click to read Open Court, by Joanne C. Gerstner, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Coming soon, new BorahaeBTS and Open Court on my substack: joannecgerstner.substack.com Writin’ factory is open!

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I am excited to go see Kim Namjoon’s documentary tomorrow. Those who have seen #RPWP, do I need to bring tissues for tears? #BTS

Oh hai snow.

It is true I am a noted enthusiast of Christmas lights. Ours were set up and turned on a week ago. And already visited the biggest display in the state, and enjoyed every second of it. Go lights go.

people arriving the day before Thanksgiving at baggage claim.

At the #DTW airport, waiting for somebody, and the people watching is prime. Have seen: a big cooler with casseroles (the person said so) allegedly going carry-on; a dog in a sweater with lights on it; and 4 toddlers in meltdown mode. Safe travel, y’all

same! My kingdom for a bear cave :)

Social media, death not an option game: stay, go, lurk or deny. We're all caught in the in-between of Facebook, X, TikTok and the rest's realities... The cool kids are ditching X (aka Twitter), after burning down Facebook years ago. Is Bluesky really the droids we are (not) seeking?

As promised, a new Open Court about...social media. And yeah @bsky.app, your ears may be burning a little.

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New Open Court, coming tomorrow on… yep, social media changing away from X….

Marta appreciation hour open…

good stuff! 🫡