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Dialysis: The Great American Scam
When a colleague of mine recommended a book, I was hoping it would be something fun. Maybe a sports anthology.
Bob Ross: Do We Need To Know the Rest?
The naïve idealism of childhood—does it need to disappear? And when shattered, do we have to pick up every piece?
NFL Metro Areas by Population
Of all the things you need to know in your life, this probably ranks in the bottom five. As such,
A Dream Sunday (Inspired by the NFL)
A dream Sunday means different things to different people. Yours goes something like this. Morning You sleep in a
Cosmic Background Radiation: What the Heck Is It?
All origin stories sound crazy, but very few have supporting evidence. That’s where cosmic background radiation comes into play. As
Duran Duran: Are We Supposed To Like Them?
It’s a fascinating story, this Duran Duran one. The quintessential ’80s band that you laughed off when it was a
Why Frida Kahlo Matters
Don’t be ashamed—you had barely heard of Frida Kahlo until a recent trip to Mexico City. Oh wait, that’s me.
How Much Do We Really Know?
As the marathoners passed, the crowd went wild. Maybe a little extra wild. Running a marathon was one thing. Doing
Why You Should Embrace Country Music
Actually, let me start with why you don’t like country music. Then we’ll take it from there. The Facts
Coldplay vs Radiohead: Who Wins?
Coldplay vs Radiohead Why do I even ask? They’re two British bands who were wed Drinking from the alt-rock flask
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
Confessions of a Rust Belt Addict
The Rust Belt addict, mercifully, is not always found with a needle in his arm. The addicted, I’ve learned, get
How Being a Writer Ruined the World Cup
Being a writer, as you must know by now, is a dream. By that, I mean it’s a nightmare, something
Thank You, European, for Being So Damn Smart
Dear European, I know you’re smarter than me. How do I know? Because you tell me. Anyway, I’ve come across
These World Cup Population Numbers Will Blow Your Mind
World Cup population numbers are for the worldly—and the weirdly obsessive. Without formally committing to either category, I’ve created this
I’m Officially an Idiot
On June 26, 2026, it became official—I’m an idiot. I’d like to thank my fellow human beings—without you, I would