Monthly Archives: October 2022

Trend-spotting: Post-COVID College Life

by Eric Posted on October 31, 2022

I love trend-spotting. For instance, Marci and I have recently noticed the decline of the single, steady, upraised hand as a gesture of gratitude from the driver of one car to another who has yielded his or her right of … Continue reading →

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Week of _____ Shirts

by Eric Posted on October 30, 2022

This falls squarely within the realm of “first-world problems.” But honestly, I sometimes feel overwhelmed by options. Which cereal to pick in the breakfast aisle at the grocery store… which show to watch on television… and which clothes to wear … Continue reading →

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Shifting Seasons

by Eric Posted on October 28, 2022

The past week has brought about a clear indication of the shifting seasons, particularly related to the fall foliage. We are in a definitive state of transition from fall to winter. Just last weekend, I drove to Youngstown a couple … Continue reading →

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Daughters of the Deer

by Eric Posted on October 24, 2022

I recently finished reading Danielle Daniel’s novel, Daughters of the Deer. I have a vague memory of hearing about it through the recommendation of an Instagram friend, though I can no longer remember who. The recommendation just happened to come at … Continue reading →

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Youngstown Half-Marathon

by Eric Posted on October 23, 2022

I ran the Youngstown Half-Marathon this morning. It’s a newer race (this was only the fifth edition of the event). As such, it had a smaller field (less than 300 runners, total). Even so, the race organizers plotted a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Peak Week Retrospective

by Eric Posted on October 21, 2022

I predicted that we were headed into the Peak Week of fall foliage on Thursday, October 6th. I was tentative, especially about figuring out the front end of our area’s Peak Week. But I felt pretty confident that we’d be … Continue reading →

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Local Vexillology

by Eric Posted on October 18, 2022

I love a good flag. Vexillology (the study of flags) combines my passions for history, geography, storytelling, and design. Furthermore, I love locality. The older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve learned to appreciate and prioritize deeply knowing and inhabiting one’s … Continue reading →

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Jady at Musica

by Eric Posted on October 15, 2022

Most Saturday nights, I’m in bed by 9:00 PM. But this weekend, our family’s college students were both home for Fall Break. And one of their favorite bands was playing at an intimate venue nearby. So, I decided to join … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon at Snow Lake

by Eric Posted on October 10, 2022

I took my parents to the Lucia S. Nash Nature Preserve today. We wanted to crunch our way through the fallen leaves… to bask in the golden sunlight filtered through the thinning fall foliage… and to feel the wind on … Continue reading →

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Braverman Weekend

by Eric Posted on October 9, 2022

It’s been a busy weekend, full of family obligations. Two football games, a cross country meet, a choir concert, and several shared meals in between… It was kind of crazy. But honestly, all of the family obligations and busyness made … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: October 2022

Trend-spotting: Post-COVID College Life

Week of _____ Shirts

Shifting Seasons

Daughters of the Deer

Youngstown Half-Marathon

Peak Week Retrospective

Local Vexillology

Jady at Musica

An Afternoon at Snow Lake

Braverman Weekend

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