If Talk Is Cheap, Are Opinions Mostly Worthless?
How many “insightful” comments about politics or social issues have I made that are really just regurgitations of something I forgot I read somewhere else?
At the Theater
I imagine becoming part of the story the
excitement and the honor is
overwhelming it fills me to the brim
Discerning Eurovision: The Fascinating Story Behind the World’s Campiest Contest (and Why You Should Be Watching)
Today, the contest is known widely for its glorious campiness.
Fear the Deer
But for me—a Wisconsin sports fan all too familiar with gut-wrenching disappointment—it’s difficult to fully lean into the excitement without the nagging feeling that heartbreak is on the horizon.
Enough of This
Racist behavior has ramped up around the continent in the form of chants, banana skins thrown on the pitch, and racist banners.
What’s Coming
Why would I give up my dog?
Cultiver Son Jardin
A little over a week ago I stood in the yard, watching while Taylor planted arugula in the beds. I was not in a good mood.
Words, Words, Words: “Unquiet Thoughts” on Holy Week
The constant babble of words in my head—all clambering for my attention—was not conducive for entering into Holy Week.
Broken Number 8
“OHMYGOD I LOOK LIKE A CARTOON,” I bawled, spitting blood into the sink. “I DON’T WANT YOU TO SEE! I’M SO UGLY!”
Behold the Pine Cone
Fire is a dirty thing. Petulant, wild, prone to fits.
