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No, We Won’t Ruin Rochester
I’ve been questioned, at least a few times, why I want to ruin Rochester (NY). The obvious response, of course,
Nashville for Geeky People
Are geeky people also broody? That stereotype may be passé—unless, of course, you’re talking about Nashville. I found this out
WTH Is Up With Salt Lake City?!
As Olivia Rodrigo once said, probably not in reference to Salt Lake City, co-comparison is killin’ me slowly…my jealousy, jealousy
A Dad’s Guide to Parents Weekend
I had no idea, son, that when I bought that $86-round-trip flight, we were about to dominate parents weekend. Sure,
The 12 Best Comments I’ve Ever Received
The best comments, when Google Analytics shows a barely perceptible signal, are any comments. But it’s the ones with honest
The Death and Life of Great American Cities
The Death and Life of Great American Cities has always caught my eye, because as my geographical biography will tell
The Biggest Mistake Rochester (NY) Ever Made
In a city known for its follies, identifying the biggest mistake is a project for the obsessive. That’s why I
I Know No One Famous
To know the famous, it helps if one is famous, a condition of which I’ve never been accused. Between my
I Finally Found My Dream City
The other day, Daniel Wallace, who knows nothing of my existence, helped me find my dream city. That day, you
I Found the Soul of Central New York
On August 21, 2025, according to my Amazon account, I found The Soul of Central New York. In truth, it
No, We Won’t Ruin Rochester
I’ve been questioned, at least a few times, why I want to ruin Rochester (NY). The obvious response, of course,
Nashville for Geeky People
Are geeky people also broody? That stereotype may be passé—unless, of course, you’re talking about Nashville. I found this out
WTH Is Up With Salt Lake City?!
As Olivia Rodrigo once said, probably not in reference to Salt Lake City, co-comparison is killin’ me slowly…my jealousy, jealousy
A Dad’s Guide to Parents Weekend
I had no idea, son, that when I bought that $86-round-trip flight, we were about to dominate parents weekend. Sure,
The 12 Best Comments I’ve Ever Received
The best comments, when Google Analytics shows a barely perceptible signal, are any comments. But it’s the ones with honest
The Death and Life of Great American Cities
The Death and Life of Great American Cities has always caught my eye, because as my geographical biography will tell
The Biggest Mistake Rochester (NY) Ever Made
In a city known for its follies, identifying the biggest mistake is a project for the obsessive. That’s why I
I Know No One Famous
To know the famous, it helps if one is famous, a condition of which I’ve never been accused. Between my
I Finally Found My Dream City
The other day, Daniel Wallace, who knows nothing of my existence, helped me find my dream city. That day, you
I Found the Soul of Central New York
On August 21, 2025, according to my Amazon account, I found The Soul of Central New York. In truth, it