Category: Metropolitan Experience

NFL preview for teams on the Great Lakes, one of which is shown here

The 2026 Great Lakes NFL Preview

Lake America, with the skyline of Toronto in the background

Indian Man Found Wandering Along Lake America

In life, Dolly Parton held my hand, shown here

When Dolly Parton Held My Hand

An older hipster looking at vinyl, probably wearing dad shorts

I’m a Hipster in Dad Shorts

There’s Always a Rochester Connection!

The truth, shown here, should overpower the biggest lie about the Great Lakes

The Biggest Lie About the Great Lakes

Lebron James chose Syracuse and the snow, shown here

Why LeBron James Chose Syracuse

Parenting, shown here, has a lot in common with the Rust Belt

What Parenting Taught Me About the Rust Belt

An IKEA store, a marker of something less tangible

I Hate You IKEA—but Thank You

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