Over the last month, we’ve let episodes of Andor accumulate so we could watch a bunch of them all at once. I’m not sure that was the right strategy, as each episode packs a punch (in a good way) that makes me want to spread them out a bit. Andor is set in the Star … Read more
It’s pretty rare that I get excited about a physical possession. Gifts aren’t my love language, and despite my love of board games, in generally I don’t really want more things. It’s one of the reasons we bought a relatively small condo 3 years ago–we don’t want a big place filled with stuff. Having said … Read more
Our current lunchtime comedy roundup includes Abbott Elementary, Home Economics, and a show that hooked me as soon as I heard about the concept, Reboot. As the name of the show suggests, it’s about a reboot of a fictional TV show from the ’90s. Remember the family-friendly sitcoms from the early ’90s? They weren’t particularly … Read more
This afternoon, Megan informed me that there was a mass shooting at a school in St. Louis where two of our friends work. I was relieved to hear that our friends are okay (neither of them were at the school today), but I’m heartbroken for those who were hurt and killed (both today and in … Read more
Of course I’m watching (and loving) season 43 of Survivor. I recommend it whether you’re a veteran or new viewer, as the show does a great job of making it accessible to those who don’t know the format and interesting for those who have already seen it 42 times. Aside from all the normal reasons … Read more
My 15-year-old cat, Biddy, went to the dentist yesterday. Sadly, he returned with significantly fewer teeth. A few months ago, we noticed that Biddy had consistent nasal congestion in his right nostril. Cats don’t know how to blow their nose, so Biddy has basically walked around with a snot bubble for the last few months, … Read more
I’m always happy for a new season (48!) of Saturday Night Live to begin, and we’re already 3 weeks in. By far my favorite week featured Brendan Gleeson, during which I realized that he was in Braveheart. Weekend Update continues to be consistently great, but it’s the best sketches that always etch their way into … Read more
I have a story for you with all sorts of twists and turns, but first I’d like you to look at this pizza and decide how much you would pay for it. On Saturday morning I went to the local farmer’s market with Megan. While waiting in line for coffee, the smell of delicious pizza … Read more
When I was a kid, I spent hours each week in local libraries. We would go there as a family to pick out books and attend events. The local library was a hub for school buses–they dropped us off there, and that’s where my mom picked us up. I also volunteered for 70 hours at … Read more
I can’t remember exactly when I stopped wearing shoes indoors. It may have been after I studied abroad in Japan in high school and college; it also may have been a rule in my house growing up. Whenever it was, I’ve spent the last 20+ years walking around in socks at home and mostly enjoying … Read more