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Dear Tennessee: Who Are You Anyway?
Dear Tennessee: I know what it’s like to be misunderstood. I am from the Rust Belt, after all. But
There’s Always a Rochester Connection!
There’s always a Rochester connection. I learned this the hard way, as I involuntarily lost my summer to Marvel. I
The Biggest Lie About the Great Lakes
The biggest lie about the Great Lakes, it should be noted, is most commonly heard around election time. But listen
How the Detroit River Answered/Shattered My Dreams
The Detroit River has seen it all—and I’m not talking about industrial waste and sewage. The wisp of water that
Why the Colorado River Can Kiss My…
I’m not petty—except when I am. Take the Colorado River. On July 26, 2026, relentless Cyber-wandering landed me on a
Why LeBron James Chose Syracuse
LeBron James, by text, is a very candid man. The following thread has been abridged for the sake of brevity.*
What Parenting Taught Me About the Rust Belt
I’m no parenting guru. In fact, about a decade from now, I’ll find out how I f****d it up royally.
I Hate You IKEA—but Thank You
Nostalgia, they say, comes with rose-colored glasses. But in the case of IKEA, it can also come with nausea—and not
How The Odyssey Saved Rochester, NY
You know The Odyssey—that Christopher Nolan film with Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway. And you know Rochester, NY—that rusty town
Why Spain Is Actually Playing Italy
Don’t fall for the hype about Spain playing Argentina. (Or, if you’re reading this after July 19, 2026, I hope
Dear Tennessee: Who Are You Anyway?
Dear Tennessee: I know what it’s like to be misunderstood. I am from the Rust Belt, after all. But
There’s Always a Rochester Connection!
There’s always a Rochester connection. I learned this the hard way, as I involuntarily lost my summer to Marvel. I
The Biggest Lie About the Great Lakes
The biggest lie about the Great Lakes, it should be noted, is most commonly heard around election time. But listen
How the Detroit River Answered/Shattered My Dreams
The Detroit River has seen it all—and I’m not talking about industrial waste and sewage. The wisp of water that
Why the Colorado River Can Kiss My…
I’m not petty—except when I am. Take the Colorado River. On July 26, 2026, relentless Cyber-wandering landed me on a
Why LeBron James Chose Syracuse
LeBron James, by text, is a very candid man. The following thread has been abridged for the sake of brevity.*
What Parenting Taught Me About the Rust Belt
I’m no parenting guru. In fact, about a decade from now, I’ll find out how I f****d it up royally.
I Hate You IKEA—but Thank You
Nostalgia, they say, comes with rose-colored glasses. But in the case of IKEA, it can also come with nausea—and not
How The Odyssey Saved Rochester, NY
You know The Odyssey—that Christopher Nolan film with Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway. And you know Rochester, NY—that rusty town
Why Spain Is Actually Playing Italy
Don’t fall for the hype about Spain playing Argentina. (Or, if you’re reading this after July 19, 2026, I hope