I love talking about things I love, and I just as much love hearing other people talk about things they love. The internet (and the world) can be a pretty grumpy, dark place, so I really value those who seek to uplift and elevate. I recently learned about a new podcast called Born to Love … Read more
September 7, I made the heartbreaking decision to lay Biddy to rest. Biddy was my cat for over 16 years–my first animal companion–and he’s also the first animal companion to whom I’ve had to say goodbye. It’s been a difficult 7 weeks. Life continues, and of course there are many good moments unrelated to Biddy. … Read more
Most vacations I’ve ever taken have been purposeful. We’re going to this place to see these things, eat this food, hang out with specific people, etc. That’s even the case for more low-key vacations, like family reunions or trips to the Gamer’s Ranch. Partially as a result of this sense of purpose (added to the … Read more
Yesterday we took a special trip to the World Bird Sanctuary nonprofit on the outskirts of St. Louis. Our friend is the veterinarian there, and she offered to take us on a behind-the-scenes tour–as bird lovers, we couldn’t pass up such a great offer! We lucked into Sunday being an absolutely beautiful autumn day, especially … Read more
I’m open to eating most things. There are a few foods that my body doesn’t react well to (mint, olives, white wine, etc), but for the most part, I’ll eat it. However, there’s a small subcategory of foods that just don’t excite me. Cabbage is one such food. As a kid, my parents served corned … Read more
With the 2023 disc golf season coming to a close with a fun tournament this past weekend, I thought I would share one of my favorite things I saw this season: Pros caddying for other pros. There are various examples of this throughout the season, including quite a few times that friends who were eliminated … Read more
For a while now I’ve seen reviewers on SlashFilm laud HBO’s “Warrior” as the best show that no one’s talking about. Despite that, the relatively new show has 3 seasons, and knowing Megan’s affinity for kung fu, I suggested that we try it. We’re now almost finished with the first season. Overall, I think Warrior … Read more
Movie night this weekend featured two films that could not be more different: an over-the-top action movie and a cute, quiet romance. Here are my thoughts. Fast X: I confess that I enjoy the Fast & Furious series. The ever-expanding cast is impressive, the action scenes are thrilling, and they deliver a decent number of … Read more
A few years ago, I had the good fortune to purchase a Tesla Model 3, which has made driving a joy. Plus, thanks to the software updates, it’s the rare purchase that seems to get better over time without the need for any new expenses. However, I recently discovered a rare downside to this miracle … Read more
Yes, a new Brandon Sanderson novel just dropped to Kickstarter backers. But it will have to wait, because I’m absolutely hooked on a novel called The Will of the Many by James Islington, and I want to invite you to read along. A friend (Pete) recommended The Will of the Many, knowing how much I … Read more