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Bible Study With Sohan
I had this vision the other day. When my son—at his Christ-centered university—heard people asking questions like Is Psalms 78

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The Best Polish Restaurant in Buffalo
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Are These Your Places of Tourism?
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Rebranding Rochester
After years of writing about this place, I’ve realized that there’s only one way of successfully rebranding Rochester (the one

WNBA Cities by Population
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Bible Study With Sohan
I had this vision the other day. When my son—at his Christ-centered university—heard people asking questions like Is Psalms 78

Nashville Hot Chicken: A Love Story
With a firstborn approaching high school graduation and a move down South, one might imagine the timing is right for

The NBA Finals: A Right Winger’s Paradise
The NBA Finals in 2025 What should I even be saying? Some new stars have apparently arrived But most people

48 Hours (or so) in Rochester, NY
I knew I was in trouble, and I only had 48 hours to silence my critics. The whole fiasco was

I Survived Rural America!
On May 31, 2025, danger notwithstanding, I turned off CNN and took the risk of a lifetime: I went to

The Best Polish Restaurant in Buffalo
What should we expect from the books we read anyway? The Best Polish Restaurant in Buffalo had me asking that

Are These Your Places of Tourism?
You’ve worked hard. Now, politics and tariffs aside, it’s time to make your list of places of tourism. First, you

Rebranding Rochester
After years of writing about this place, I’ve realized that there’s only one way of successfully rebranding Rochester (the one

WNBA Cities by Population
In Connecticut, where I grew up, watching women’s basketball is a way of life. Thanks to Caitlin Clark, the rest

Lisbon: Just Not the One You’re Thinking About
I just went to Lisbon, the one you are thinking about. I walked the narrow streets, climbed the endless hills,


