Michael J. Pagán
@mikejpagan.bsky.social
Poet, Writer, Professor, Husband, Father.
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Michael J. Pagán
@mikejpagan.bsky.social
· Dec 12
Dinosaurs - Lunch Ticket
An essay by Michael J Pagán exploring the emotional intricacies, haunting memories, and enduring impact of his step-father.
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I have a new personal essay up at Lunch Ticket if you're interested. Check it out: lunchticket.org/dinosaurs/
Finally on digital. Eating good tonight.
July 29, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Finally on digital. Eating good tonight.
Weston has been unbelievable tonight.
June 13, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Weston has been unbelievable tonight.
Best half of football I've ever seen from the USMNT.
June 13, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Best half of football I've ever seen from the USMNT.
Freeman had been SUPER impressive.
June 13, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Freeman had been SUPER impressive.
Pulisic is playing out of his mind right now. Love it.
June 13, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Pulisic is playing out of his mind right now. Love it.
Too many commercials during a hydration break. 3 red cards. Buddy named "Sithole" getting one of them. This World Cup is wild already.
June 11, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Too many commercials during a hydration break. 3 red cards. Buddy named "Sithole" getting one of them. This World Cup is wild already.
That new Vince Staples album is special, man.
June 10, 2026 at 9:53 PM
That new Vince Staples album is special, man.
About what I expected by the USMNT. They can certainly trouble the top teams for a period but the question remains: can they do it for 90+?
June 6, 2026 at 8:28 PM
About what I expected by the USMNT. They can certainly trouble the top teams for a period but the question remains: can they do it for 90+?
Good recovery by the USMNT. However, Miles Robinson keeps proving why he doesn't belong at this level of competition. He's fine for Gold Cups & some qualifiers, etc. -- not the World Cup against top competition.
June 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Good recovery by the USMNT. However, Miles Robinson keeps proving why he doesn't belong at this level of competition. He's fine for Gold Cups & some qualifiers, etc. -- not the World Cup against top competition.
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"the like-likes & manhandlas of N.W. 72nd Ave." by Michael J. Pagán
"a mouth can be a weak point – an open wound – / to some, but she made it a gesture of life, of saving, / our saving."
"a mouth can be a weak point – an open wound – / to some, but she made it a gesture of life, of saving, / our saving."
“the like-likes & manhandlas of N.W. 72nd Ave.” by Michael J. Pagán
a mouth can be a weak point – an open wound – / to some, but she made it a gesture of life, of saving, / our saving.
pinehillsreview.com
April 15, 2026 at 8:20 PM
"the like-likes & manhandlas of N.W. 72nd Ave." by Michael J. Pagán
"a mouth can be a weak point – an open wound – / to some, but she made it a gesture of life, of saving, / our saving."
"a mouth can be a weak point – an open wound – / to some, but she made it a gesture of life, of saving, / our saving."
New poem up courtesy of the good folks at @pinehillsreview.bsky.social : pinehillsreview.com/2026/04/15/m...
“the like-likes & manhandlas of N.W. 72nd Ave.” by Michael J. Pagán
a mouth can be a weak point – an open wound – / to some, but she made it a gesture of life, of saving, / our saving.
pinehillsreview.com
April 15, 2026 at 8:27 PM
New poem up courtesy of the good folks at @pinehillsreview.bsky.social : pinehillsreview.com/2026/04/15/m...
Happy Birthday to Donuts!
February 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Happy Birthday to Donuts!
Key 3rd down penalties on defense, a missed FG & a blocked punt don't win you championships. Especially against a team as good as Indiana.
January 20, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Key 3rd down penalties on defense, a missed FG & a blocked punt don't win you championships. Especially against a team as good as Indiana.
Indiana beats you with cold-blooded efficiency. That's their super power. If you don't play clean & match their intensity, you lose. Miami is killing themselves with crucial 3rd down penalties & awful playcalling on offense. I hope Mario upgrades the OC in the offseason because Dawson is not it.
January 20, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Indiana beats you with cold-blooded efficiency. That's their super power. If you don't play clean & match their intensity, you lose. Miami is killing themselves with crucial 3rd down penalties & awful playcalling on offense. I hope Mario upgrades the OC in the offseason because Dawson is not it.
A PERFECT final scene to what was a disappointing final season. I guess we take the wins we can get.
January 1, 2026 at 10:21 PM
A PERFECT final scene to what was a disappointing final season. I guess we take the wins we can get.
The best thing about this Season of Stranger Things is seeing how nobody gives a sh*t about Mr. Wheeler.
December 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The best thing about this Season of Stranger Things is seeing how nobody gives a sh*t about Mr. Wheeler.
Hate to say it, but this final season of Stranger Things has been really disappointing. Recycled ideas, convoluted plot, bad dialogue, too much exposition, weak acting (Will Byers especially). Outside of episode 6, which was incredible, it's been bad. Hoping the finale is good.
December 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Hate to say it, but this final season of Stranger Things has been really disappointing. Recycled ideas, convoluted plot, bad dialogue, too much exposition, weak acting (Will Byers especially). Outside of episode 6, which was incredible, it's been bad. Hoping the finale is good.
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Jake Paul and Andrew Tate both got knocked out. Sometimes we can have nice things
December 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Jake Paul and Andrew Tate both got knocked out. Sometimes we can have nice things
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Does anyone wanna see a really good Getty image of Rita Moreno and Sam The Eagle having dinner in 1979?
December 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Does anyone wanna see a really good Getty image of Rita Moreno and Sam The Eagle having dinner in 1979?
Mo Salah's at AFCON so they can't use him as an excuse for this flat performance (up a man, too). I wonder what all the so-called experts are gonna say now?
December 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Mo Salah's at AFCON so they can't use him as an excuse for this flat performance (up a man, too). I wonder what all the so-called experts are gonna say now?
Rest in paradise, Rob Reiner.
December 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Rest in paradise, Rob Reiner.