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Sep 26, 2020
1 min

A Quarantine Spotify Playlist

A little over a month ago, I created my own 30 Day Song Challenge. I mean, you can't leave everything up to Russian bots.

Sep 12, 2020
4 min

Eulogistics

My dad has been gone five years. While cleaning out some virtual drawers, I happened upon the eulogy I wrote and delivered for him.

Aug 28, 2020
1 min

Challenge Accepted

I love surveys so much I almost became an accidental Scientologist.

Jul 3, 2020
2 min

Kravitzing

With most of our entertainments paused due to plague, I have returned to the original spectator sport of humanity: Kravitzing.

May 20, 2020
1 min

Jim Croce Was Here

Jim Croce was here and only here.

May 19, 2020
1 min

It's Called the Sesame Street Sad Flower Song

The first time I saw it, I was 5 years old. I didn't know the name of the song, but this image, and its music, stuck with me, followed me.

Jan 1, 2019
2 min

New York, I Love You

New York, I LovYou

Oct 6, 2017
2 min

Stargazer

They knock you out with their freckles and their fragrance. They're showy and show-offs.

Feb 2, 2017
1 min

Why Squirrels

I think the real question is why NOT squirrels.

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