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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
The Urban Roam: Without It, Your City’s Screwed
The other day, as I did the urban roam, I learned the obvious. First, I learned that I live near
How Erie (PA) Started To Torture Me
As Erie (PA) has shown me, it was much easier being a coastal elite. Back then, I could fly over
Dear Daughter: I Hope You Dance
Thousands of hours—and dollars—later, I never thought I’d say this, dear daughter, but I hope you dance. You see, despite
The 10 Best Songs From Belmont University
Belmont University—it’s the Rodney Dangerfield of schools. Say Belmont, and people think horse race. Ask anyone to name a school
Why I Choose To Delude Myself
I’ve opted, as you’ve probably noticed, to delude myself. Even worse, I’m trying to convert the delusions into income. How
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
The Urban Roam: Without It, Your City’s Screwed
The other day, as I did the urban roam, I learned the obvious. First, I learned that I live near
How Erie (PA) Started To Torture Me
As Erie (PA) has shown me, it was much easier being a coastal elite. Back then, I could fly over
Dear Daughter: I Hope You Dance
Thousands of hours—and dollars—later, I never thought I’d say this, dear daughter, but I hope you dance. You see, despite
The 10 Best Songs From Belmont University
Belmont University—it’s the Rodney Dangerfield of schools. Say Belmont, and people think horse race. Ask anyone to name a school
Why I Choose To Delude Myself
I’ve opted, as you’ve probably noticed, to delude myself. Even worse, I’m trying to convert the delusions into income. How