In Memoriam

In Memoriam

John Madden is dead. I listened to a 45 minute podcast today with two sports guys reflecting on how great he was, how he changed announcing, the impact he had on millions of people etc. Norm Macdonald is also dead. When he died a few months ago, I listened to multiple...
The Cone Spot

The Cone Spot

Cones are TAKING OVER Philadelphia. I was driving around on Sunday looking for parking on 20th and South. There was a perfect spot, but it had a TRAFFIC CONE blocking it. I know from the Philly subreddit that this is becoming more common, and that someone moved a cone...
The Sub-5 Mile Streak

The Sub-5 Mile Streak

Every year since 2007, I’ve broken 5:00 in the mile. This streak is not something I ever consciously kept alive or acknowledged until this week when I realized that I haven’t broken 5:00 in 2021. Vince texted saying he wants to break 5:00 before the end of...
Tiny Desk Concert – Olivia Rodrigo

Tiny Desk Concert – Olivia Rodrigo

This slaps. Simple as that. If you’re not familiar with Olivia Rodrigo (how would that be possible), these are probably her four best songs performed really well. As an Olivia-stan, her vocals are really impressive. I was initially hesitant to post this. Is it...
When Did I Get Old?

When Did I Get Old?

This past Saturday afternoon I took a weed edible by myself and passed out. When I woke up around dinner time I had no interest in going out. I stayed in and went to bed early. I woke up refreshed on Sunday and made a list of goals for my day in no particular order:...