Riverdale
I am not a fan of comic books, although I do enjoy the stories when told in other media (films, tv shows) because they are generally more entertaining and less predictable than other genres....
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Asymmetrical Patriotism
Back in November, I was watching the reaction to Trump’s election win and had thought about writing a reaction to the reaction, noting how asymmetrical it was. Trump supporters continued to berate Hillary, demand...
Not That Kind of Liberal
Back when I was in college, I wrote a summation of my political beliefs that pretty much was like this: “I am a liberal for those who drink at Starbucks, not those who protest...
Star Trek Turns 50
Fifty years ago today, Star Trek first beamed its way onto television sets across America. A college friend of mine, Christian Waugh, is a bigger fan than I, and sums up Trek well: “Since then, it has inspired...
Chicago: On My Own
After the first two days of my trip, my coworkers had to attend their labor relations conference, so I was left to my own devices. Honestly, if I had spent all 3 days in a...
Chicago: Dinosaurs and Pizzas
Day 2 of my Illinois trip began with a nice sunrise view of the Chicago river. From there, well, it was busy. Tuesday AM: We started the day with an expensive breakfast buffet. Even the...
Chicago: Detour to Springfield
I took a 5 day, 4 night vacation in Illinois in August 2016. Read on to hear about my day in Springfield and my first full day in the Windy City.
My Return to Gainesville
My return to Gainesville was a long time coming, but I hardly expected it to be in 2016, or for the reason it ended up being. My mother, Robin, passed away in a traffic...