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Life
Mellon Collie and Me: 25 Years Later
25 years ago, the Smashing Pumpkins changed my world with Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
Music
A Relaxing Trip to Wisconsin (with Cameras!)
A short trip into the woods gives me plenty of excuses to play with my camera gear.
Life
Building a Simple Garage Shelf
I endeavor to optimize space while adding to my rudimentary maker experience.
Life
Social Distancing with Ori and the Will of the Wisps
When isolation becomes a recommended daily activity, I dive head first into a new video game.
Technology
Old Endeavors Forged Anew
As career and life events meet at various crossroads, I hope to return to some of my passions.
Life
OneWheelin' with a GoPro Max
Took the GoPro Max out for a OneWheel ride in February. Used the GoPro app to make this nifty video.
Photo & Video
25 Years Rocketing with the Smashing Pumpkins
After a daydreamy guitar intro, Billy Corgan belts out the word Love, and a 25 year journey begins.
Music
Comparing Privilege to a Video Game
Adam Savage of Mythbusters discusses privilege using video game terms we can all understand.
Politics & Current Affairs
Strolling San Francisco at Night with a DJI Osmo Pocket
I took my DJI Osmo Pocket for a nighttime walk in the wet streets of San Francisco.
Photo & Video
Experimenting
Currently I'm experimenting in every aspect of life, including work, art, and diet.
Lifestyle
New Ramblings for a New Year
Entering 2018, my goal is to share more and to offer at least something of value.
News
The Songs We Lose
When we share a beloved song with a new partner, what happens when the relationship ends?
Snippets
Otherwise Optimistically Occupied
Life has been keeping me busy, but the result is new productivity and a bit of fun.
News
My Year in Books - 2016
A recap of the books I read in 2016, from Harry Potter to Dune to Russian history.
Books & Reading
To Osten Ard Again with Tad Williams
We return to the land of Osten Ard with Tad Williams' newest novel, The Heart of What was Lost.
Books & Reading
Goodbye, Hello
There were great moments in 2016, but there was also pain and sadness.
Life
Daily Photo Project - 2016 Year End Results
My "One Photo a Day" project wasn't entirely successful, but it produced some great shots.
Photo & Video
Cubs Win the World Series - My 2016 Fan Journey
2016 was a great year to be a Cubs fan.
Lifestyle
Daily Photo Project - October Update
I've been taking photos on my DSLR most of the year, chronicling color and heartbreak.
Photo & Video
A Moment of Reflection for Those who Die as a Footnote
It's easy to focus our studies on famous historical figures, but let's not forget everyone else.
Books & Reading
Life, Chaos, and a Dirty Window
I spent many years watching the world through a window. It's a safe place, but I'm moving on.
Life
Wilted
A snippet: Life is a dance, and missteps early on can make us wallflowers the rest of our lives.
Snippets
Daily Photo Project - May Update
A third of the way into the year, the photo project is still going. That’s an accomplishment.
Photo & Video
Boxed Books Bad
Preparing for a move, I boxed up my book collection, resulting in rather strong emotions.
Books & Reading
Over Grass and Over Stone and Under Mountains in the Moon
2016 promises bigger and better achievements.
Life
2015 - My Year in Books
Links to all the books I read in 2015.
Books & Reading
The Shannara Chronicles
A new show set in Terry Brooks' Shannara series kicks off tonight on MTV. I'm excited.
Books & Reading
Star Wars: The Kid Awakens
The kid inside us gets to once more fall under that Star Wars spell with The Force Awakens.
Life
My 20 Years with Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
What began with a midnight visit to a record store became decades of admiration and devotion.
Music
Remember
Recalling the events of September 11, 2001 and how they impacted me. Never forget.
Life
The Romance of Rail
I was surprised by the pleasant experience of riding Amtrak from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI.
Life
Eternal Sunshine of a Sentimental Mind
Remember every detail of your kids' world, if you can. You'll be glad you did.
Parenting
Memories of a Beginning
My oldest daughter begins preschool next week, and I have mixed feelings.
Parenting
The End of an Office
A business is acquired and later shut down, closing an office filled with memories and people.
Business
The French Press Conundrum
I like French Press coffee, but I hate the clean up.
Life
The Repository of What We Miss
Contemplating all the things our children learn when we're not present.
Parenting
Chasing the Moon
Explaining the mysteries of space to a curious three year old.
Parenting
A Note to the Historian
A request to my youngest daughter to one day appreciate the torment I endured. And a wish for sleep.
Parenting
The Road Taken
A favorite Robert Frost poem serves as a fitting tribute to the decision to become an at-home dad.
Parenting
A Pound (or Ten) of Flesh
As an at-home parent, it can feel like we're constantly struggling to balance health and happiness.
Parenting
Curbing Your Ambitionism
Managing your career ambitions as a stay-at-home parent can be tricky.
Parenting
At-home Parenting: Easiest Job in the World?
My single friends think at-home parenting is the easiest job in the world. They are naive.
Parenting
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