have i mentioned that i used to be a boxer? check out my new essay about it https://therumpus.net/2026/06/26/shorty/
Shorty - The Rumpus

People stopped to look. Visitors asked if I was one of Rodney’s fighters and everyone confirmed that I was.

The Rumpus
found some pics from the golden gloves including pre-fight w ashante & post-fight w rodney (& some blood on my face)

@HadasWeiss

Wow, these are great. Have I joked yet about how you'd kick my ass? Better that I haven't, I'm sure . . .

@HadasWeiss Where do I pay for tickets to this gun show?? 💪
@HadasWeiss a phd that can literally end me with her hands? Hawt.

@HadasWeiss

I love this essay, thanks for posting the link . . .

@HadasWeiss

Gollly, I am speechless. This is most remarkable. Most remarkable. One of those things that one doesn't expect and once one knows them they make absolute sense.

I get a great deal of comfort out of your essay, somehow. It tells my that my own many and messy detours in life aren't detours after all, but essential parts of who I am.

I does seem to me that your criticism of your younger self is deeply unfair on both your current and your earlier selves, but I recognise that this is not for me to judge, please forgive me that I mention it. I really enjoyed reading this piece. I thank your for writing it.

@the_roamer how nice, thank you so much for letting me know, it makes me happy.

@HadasWeiss

I may be carrying this to far, but I can see how your boxing experience may relate to your posting style. Each post a quick and unexpected strike against a falsehood.

@HadasWeiss great writing, and very cool experience!
Thanks for sharing