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How Being a Nephrologist Jaded Me
Being a nephrologist, I reminded myself, was my choice. It’s just that, as I looked into her eyes, I couldn’t
The 2026 Great Lakes NFL Preview
Who would come to a random blog by a part-time doctor about the Rust Belt for an NFL preview? No
The Other Guy Who Hates Free Trade Agreements
Where others see an apocalypse, I prefer to look for logic. And that which drives Trump 2.0, as chaotic as
My Favorite Song From Rochester (NY)
Some nepo babies get a real estate empire or worldwide fame. Others get a blog post about a favorite song
Indian Man Found Wandering Along Lake America
In a shocking turn of events, on August 30, 2026, authorities in Rochester, New York, reported having seen what looked
When Dolly Parton Held My Hand
Dolly Parton, the legend, was there for everybody. That includes me, the wannabe coastal elite with the superiority complex. It
I’m a Hipster in Dad Shorts
Sometime around 2012, the hipster thing reared its ugly head. Two years earlier, I had moved with the family to
How New York’s Data Center Ban Kills Upstate (Again)
Yeah, yeah—I know it’s not really a data center ban. It’s a moratorium barring state approvals of hyperscale data centers
How New York State Is Digging Its Own Grave
The beauty of New York State, if one sticks around long enough, generally results in anger. In Upstate New York, it’s
Dear Tennessee: Who Are You Anyway?
Dear Tennessee: I know what it’s like to be misunderstood. I am from the Rust Belt, after all. But
Top 10 Hints That Your Blog Ain’t Going Well
A blog, in theory, can be quite lucrative. But for most bloggers, it’s a time-consuming labor of love that leaves
Particleist: The New Word Everyone Should Know
Language, as you know, is a living and breathing thing. Yes, throughout history, humans have had to deal with various
Is Baseball Dying? Not So Fast
It’s a narrative you’ve heard repeatedly. In fact, you might even push the narrative yourself. But is baseball really dying?
Top 10 Hints You’ve Put On Weight
After a couple years of intensive social media training, I’ve learned that intellectual stuff is overrated. Far more important is
What Is a Concussion? An Explanation for the NFL
The NFL and its cronies seem to have a very difficult time understanding this concept, so I’ll take a stab
What Is Pickleball? The Answer in 10 Numbers
When Lebron James buys a pickleball team, the first question you need to ask yourself is, What is pickleball? Here’s
Political Ads: 5 Alternatives to the Pain
The fact that political ads actually work says a lot about society—and let’s just say that it ain’t all that
Is Race Real? Hell No!
Is race real? Let’s see—if there’s one thing I’ve learned from blogging, it’s that subtlety doesn’t work well. So I’m
Thank You, DNA—Now We Can Ditch Royalty!
If you don’t know much about DNA, you should. It’s a very useful tool to help you know what you
What Is Matcha? Some Green Thing
As I’ve mentioned in the past, I’m all for overspending on overhyped beverages. And to the usual culprits—craft beer, third