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How Not to Message Gun Control
Every mass shooting brings with it a familiar cycle: Politicians offer condolences, lefty gun-control advocates attack those politicians on a number of fronts for doing so, we talk (argue) about gun violence for a few days on social media, and, … Continue reading
Phabula Rasa
My trusty Galaxy Note 4 had served me well for three years, but it was time for a change. I wasn’t happy about it. I’ve never had any interest in having the latest or coolest phone. The fact that I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged Commentary, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note 8, Personal, Phablets, Samsung, Smartphones
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Best of 2017
News flash: I’m not as prolific a blogger as I used to be. The first couple of years of the Axis of Ego saw me post at least once a week. Usually twice. Sometimes more. Those days are lonnnnnnng gone. This is only … Continue reading
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Tagged Best Of, Commentary, Site Stuff, Washington Redskins
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Timely Movie Review: The Last Jedi
I’m proud to say that I made it to The Last Jedi spoiler-free. But I did collect one bit of relevant information prior to seeing it. I saw that the Rotten Tomatoes score was a strong 93%, with a robust sample size … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Movies, Reviews
Tagged Adam Driver, Commentary, Daisy Ridley, Episode VII, Episode VIII, Finn, JJ Abrams, John Boyega, Kylo Ren, Laura Dern, Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill, Movies, Nerd Alert, Oscar Isaac, Poe Dameron, Reviews, Rey, Rian Johnson, Rogue One, Snoke, Star Wars
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Papa, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
Originally posted on The Axis of Ego:
It’s safe to say that I’m a fat guy pizza aficionado. Papa John’s is my favorite among the chain pizza “restaurants.” In fact, placing a Sunday order to PJ’s is an almost-weekly ritual during…
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Flirting with the End of the World
Originally posted on The Axis of Ego:
In my second run at a storytelling podcast, I thought I’d shift gears and shoot for something more historical than personal. I tackle a crucial but probably underreported event that arguably affected just…
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Real Americans
I’m not going to address this past weekend’s events specifically. There are already hundreds of columns covering every aspect of what happened in Charlottesville (and what is happening, to a lesser extent, in Seattle and Richmond and elsewhere). Instead, I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Politics
Tagged America, Charlottesville, Commentary, General Culture and News, Politics, Racism?, Real Americans, Terrorism
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Let Me Tell You About Sundays
Let me tell you about Sundays. Sundays are terrific. You can run errands or be lazy. You can go to church or sleep in. You can watch a game or read a book. You can eat brunch or work out. … Continue reading
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Tagged Commentary, General Culture and News, Life, Personal, Writing
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Father’s Day (Redux)
Hello, old friends! Long time, no write. Since it’s Father’s Day (and I’ve been incredibly delinquent in updating this site in recent months), I’m taking this opportunity to share a storytelling podcast I recorded last year. The topic is my … Continue reading
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Let’s All Make Fun of Tom’s Brackets (2018 Edition)
It’s no secret that my grasp of March Madness slipped dramatically as I moved deeper and deeper into my 30s. Even a quick glance at my 2011, 2013, 2016, or 2017 brackets reveals my descent into abject ignorance. But hope … Continue reading →