A Sad Day in Minneapolis

A Sad Day in Minneapolis

I’ve stayed away from posting about Minneapolis lately but feel obligated to post after today. There are completely legitimate points to be made about the corruption and illegal immigrants in Minneapolis. You can absolutely say the local government there is...
Fat and Stupid in Las Vegas

Fat and Stupid in Las Vegas

I’m critical by nature. I’m supposed to be open-minded, cheerful, and let people do whatever makes them happy—but that’s easier in theory than in practice. This week I stayed at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and what follows are my thoughts on Vegas, people, and the...
When a Hobby Becomes an Addiction

When a Hobby Becomes an Addiction

I’m Sam and I’m addicted to blitz chess. Chess is my biggest hobby. In chess everyone has a rating in order to pair you with someone of similar skill. On chess.com, you gain 8 points if you win, and you lose 8 points if you lose. My rating a few days ago...
6 Take Aways from 6 Months with Harrison

6 Take Aways from 6 Months with Harrison

Harrison turned 6 months earlier this week. This post is for me more than anyone else, but here are 6 thoughts for the 6 months that Harrison has been alive. #1. The Joy is Real This is cliche but I have to lead with it. The joy you get from the good moments with your...
The Battle of Minneapolis

The Battle of Minneapolis

This battle is the state vs the federal government. Democrats believe they can fix it themselves (why did they let it happen in the first place?). Republicans want to see the state cleaned up (excessive force is not the answer). Which brings us to federal...
A Chat with AI

A Chat with AI

As I’ve spent more time working with AI, I’ve developed a clearer sense of what it considers “good” versus “bad” writing. It’s less tolerant of pointed callouts (it removed Somali fraudsters) or humor that relies on edge or provocation—even when I’m confident the joke...
The Line is Going Too Far

The Line is Going Too Far

Another Nick Shirley moment unfolding in Philadelphia (much cloudier in my opinion). Maternity Care Coalition operates near Kensington & Allegheny, a part of the city no one would investigate, yet this guy is saying they received $24 million in federal or state...
Posting Into the Void

Posting Into the Void

Last week, I couldn’t believe the site didn’t have a way to browse posts by month or year. I was ready to change the theme and spend time on something that would benefit almost no one. Today, I realized the archive is actually in the sidebar on individual posts, not...
How Could You Vote for Walz?!?!

How Could You Vote for Walz?!?!

I wrote this yesterday morning and now rumors are circulating. Rumors started late Sunday from political insider Blois Olson, who cited unnamed sources saying Walz met with Sen. Amy Klobuchar to discuss his future. The speculation ties to a massive fraud scandal in...