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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
10 Hints You’re a Blogger
In the grand scheme of things, the blogger thing is relatively new. Here are 10 hints you’re on the cutting
YYZ: The Rush Song You Have To Know
Art is in the ear of the beholder, but there’s one song you have to appreciate. It’s called YYZ, and
Winnipeg: The Shockingly Musical Dumptown
If hell were to freeze over, it might resemble the corner where Minnesota, North Dakota, and Canada meet. Yet 60
The Other Banff Is Not As Beautiful
They say Banff will make you believe in God. Where the Canadian prairies are no longer prairies, the heavens have
Amol Shrikhande’s Eras Tour
If Taylor Swift, born in 1989, can have eras, then my 1977-born cells sure can. Yes, they may not be
How March Madness Reinforced My Gender Identity
Gender identity is fluid, as it should be. There are times, however, when the fluid turns to solid, and the
March Madness: The Cash Flow
We’re told that March Madness—the annual college basketball tournament—is about the stories. You know, the perseverance, the elation, the heartbreak,
The 10 Best Songs About Being Crazy
Part of blogging is becoming creative at wasting time, convincing yourself that a given exercise was somehow productive, and later
In March, Americans Are Even More Annoying
It’s March, American It’s that time of year When you prove yet again That your madness is sincere First
A 12-Hour Trip to Canada I’ll Never Forget
Even my daughter was excited. That’s how I knew I had a win on my hands. Well, minus the paying