Weird U.S.
My friend Daniel is hosting a series called Weird U.S. — and the first episode just dropped! I’m a big fan of Daniel, not just as a personality but as a person. He’s a man of quick wit and high … Continue reading
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The Math of Making Friends
I recently came across a Sean McKeever video on TikTok (his bio reveals that he also has a regular website). And I thought it was so clear and helpful that I thought I should share it. Particularly since it involves … Continue reading
More Life-like Photos from Fall Retreat
Jana Life-Ozanich photographs H2O Fall Retreats better than anyone else I’ve ever seen. Even the static stuff, like the large-group portrait that we try to capture every year: it just looks better through the lens of Jana’s photography. I know … Continue reading
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Man of La Mancha
I read the 1605 book which was originally and officially titled The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha. And as I mentioned in my book report blog post, it definitely felt like a 400-year-old work of literature. I suggested … Continue reading
Little House on the Prairie
Marci and I recently finished the first season of the Netflix revival of Little House on the Prairie, originally inspired by the books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder and popularized by the television series of the same title from the … Continue reading
The Odyssey
Marci and I went to see The Odyssey last night, along with some friends. I feel it was a worthwhile use of time and money to see the celebrated summer blockbuster and be able to join the conversation for what’s … Continue reading
My Top Twenty-Five Movies of All Time
After reading my Top Twenty-Five Books of All Time, my brother Jay suggested that it might be fun to figure out my favorite films of all time, too. So, mostly thanks to his nudge earlier in the week — but … Continue reading
Milrose Games Watch Party
It’s the week of the Super Bowl and all its attendant hype. I’m here for all the sports and drinks and snacks and commercials and entertainment. But I also feel like the NFL gets more than its fair share of … Continue reading
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Death by Lightning
I just finished watching the four-part mini-series Death by Lightning, on Netflix. And I found it to be a brilliant combination of masterful storytelling, keen historical analysis, and contemporary political commentary. Even so, it’s all remarkably subtle. And beautiful. And … Continue reading
A Night Out in Cleveland
On Tuesday morning, Marci mentioned that one of her favorite comedians was coming to Cleveland on Friday night — and we spontaneously decided to buy tickets in that very moment, which is one of the perks of our kids being … Continue reading
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