A few days ago, a high-speed chase between a carjacking suspect and the St. Louis police resulted in a 6-car pileup and 3 hospitalizations. Why is this still a thing? Before I go into this, I want to say that ideally people wouldn’t commit crimes, and if they do, if they police ask them to … Read more
Tonight I watched “Hang the DJ,” a fourth-season episode of Black Mirror that several people have asked me about. This will be a spoiler-free post in terms of plot, but not theme. (If you want a more in-depth, spoilery perspective on this episode, I recommend this article.) The episode is all about love and relationships. … Read more
Up until this past weekend, I hadn’t watched any new movies in 2018, which is somewhat abnormal for me. But over several lunches, dinner, and a theater visit today, I ended up seeing 4 movies (or shows that felt like movies). Amazingly, they were all good. Really good. I don’t have a full blog entry’s … Read more
I’ve been catching up on Shark Tank recently, and there was a pitch that reminded me of an idea I had a while ago that I never pursued. It’s more of a problem that I’m hoping you’ll tell me has already been solved. In 2015 and 2016, my company, Stonemaier Games, sent out holiday gifts … Read more
“While marriage probably isn’t something I’m going to pursue anymore, I still really like the idea of having a shower the size of a small room.” After mentioning this in a recent blog post, a few people asked about my thoughts on marriage. I’m happy to share. Let’s start with a brief chronological rundown of … Read more
I wish so badly I had a photo of Biddy doing this, but I’ve never caught him in the act. Every now and then, I’ll look up to see Biddy trotting into the room with a toy in his mouth. He’ll drop it triumphantly at my feet. Sometimes its his bell toy, sometimes his bug … Read more
When I bought my condo 12 years ago, it came with a fancy Italian washer/dryer combo. In principle, it was brilliant: put in a load of laundry, and a few hours later, your clothes emerge both washed and dried. In practice, it’s been less than ideal. It’s a small machine, so you can only fit … Read more
I got back from a Super Bowl gathering a few minutes ago, and it seems natural for me to talk about commercials before moving on to heavier topics tomorrow (like marriage and all-you-can eat dinners). Before I reveal my favorite commercial, I should probably explain a few circumstances: I avoided watching movie trailers. I accidentally … Read more
A few years ago I was at a family reunion, and my aunt and uncle gave me a tour of their remodeled home. It was in their master bedroom that I discovered something that I’ve envied every since: A giant shower with spouts on opposite sides. It looked kind of like this: At the time, … Read more