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What Five Below Taught Me About the US
Even mundane suburban life, out in the western reaches of New York, can offer flickers of interest. This I learned,
When Western New York Finally Gave Downstate the Finger
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Confessions of a Rochester Obsessive
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The Day I Pretended I Was Canadian
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My Favorite Bible Verse
Thanks to politics, social media, and a son in Christian school, I now officially know how the world works. The
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
What Five Below Taught Me About the US
Even mundane suburban life, out in the western reaches of New York, can offer flickers of interest. This I learned,
When Western New York Finally Gave Downstate the Finger
It’s about time that Western New York went on the offensive. Decades (or is it centuries?) of bullying have to
Confessions of a Rochester Obsessive
As a Rochester obsessive, you’re guaranteed that at least 99.7% of the country won’t give a sh*t about what you
The Day I Pretended I Was Canadian
On the day I pretended I was Canadian—October 19, 2025, to be exact—I took no chances. Canadians don’t hate all
My Favorite Bible Verse
Thanks to politics, social media, and a son in Christian school, I now officially know how the world works. The
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