I read a total of 20 novels in 2023, and today I’m going to share my top 7 favorites in no particular order. In my opinion, every single one of these books is excellent, and I recommend all of them to those who enjoy speculative fiction. Here are my favorite books from last year, with … Read more
I’m excited for this list to return for it second year! We typically watch a short show at lunch and a longer show at dinner, and I’m amazed by quality of television in the modern era. From well-written half-hour comedies to epic cinematic dramas, I’m grateful for the many hours of entertainment provided by TV … Read more
I’ve had so much fun playing disc golf over the last 3 years. We play nearly every weekend in St. Louis, and we often look for local courses when we travel. Today I thought I’d share my favorite courses in St. Louis. I’m generally open to playing any number of courses here, with some of … Read more
I still enjoy watching Saturday Night Live videos on Sunday mornings, and there have been some pretty entertaining sketches this season. Here are my 6 favorites, in order of views. I recommend all of them if you’re looking for a good laugh–let me know your favorite!
I absolutely love the creativity of the challenges on Survivor. Most impressive to me is that they’re made in such a way that anyone has the potential to win. Big, tall, short, small–your physical traits do not have an impact on the majority of challenges in Survivor, particularly the individual ones. Many Survivor challenges follow … Read more
Do you know what a liquid bandage is? I ask because I had no idea until a few years ago. It’s almost exactly how it sounds: If you have a small wound, you open a little bottle that smells like nail polish remover, and you dab a little liquid onto the wound. Within a few … Read more
A few years ago I was pleasantly surprised by the Hunger Games prequel book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. It’s rare that I wanted detailed origin stories for tales already woven, but I found it fascinating to see how different the Games were before they were fully developed and well-funded. Plus, the future President … Read more
When I was growing up, my family hosted a number of foreign exchange students, including several from Japan (as I was studying the language). I think that was around the time we stopped wearing shoes at in the house. This habit was further reinforced when I studied abroad in Japan. I have a particular memory … Read more
Random question of the day: Imagine that tomorrow, the news breaks that someone (we’ll call them Superman, but it could be anyone of any gender) has woken up with incredible superpowers. Speed, flight, strength, invulnerability, etc. On top of all that, they’re up to the task: They want to use their powers for peace and … Read more
We rented the movie Oppenheimer over the weekend and cozied up on the couch for its 3-hour runtime. As with any Christopher Nolan film, the cinematography and direction were incredible, and the first 2 hours of the movie raced by–it has a relentless pace. I was surprised that the movie was only partially about the … Read more