Assorted Year-End Reflections
Well, 2022 was definitely a life-changing year for me! Sure, my life was already moving in exciting new directions when the year began, but there's a big difference between "moving"…
Meandering Thoughts on “Kitsch” (with a Major Digression Concerning a Beloved TV Show)
One day, a month or two ago, a few friends and I had a conversation that began when somebody referenced the concept of the "ugly Christmas sweater," and I—albeit with…
Wrapping Up a 9-Year Chapter of My Life
Today was my last day working at the University of MN. It’s pretty mind-blowing, and it’s barely begun to really sink in. I brought my plants, my penguins, my pictures,…
How Lost Should Have Ended?
Despite my frustration and disappointment with how Lost ended, I stand by my view that for almost its entire run, it was a fantastic show. There's no excuse for it…
Whining About Lost
Warning: This post may be a bit whiny. It's largely directed at stuff I've read online by writers, fans, and commentators whose take on the Lost series finale differed dramatically…
Bittersweet Parting With Satanic Mystery Meat
It's a sad, sad day; today, I threw away my beloved can of Deviled Spam. Given to me by one Justin T. Williams in honor of my high school graduation…
Metaphorical Wagons and Educational Crossroads
So, I've decided to get back on the blogging wagon—though I'm not sure if blogging is a "wagon" in the sense of a "bandwagon," or if I am referencing the…