Thinking about the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge, I reflect on books I wish I could read for the first time again—Jurassic Park, Red Storm Rising, and Parker’s mysteries—and how those stories first hooked me on reading.
Snow, Silence, and the Difficult Question of How We Die
A winter storm slowed the world to an eerie quiet, blurring time and routine. In that silence, my thoughts drifted from snow and preparation to harder questions about death, dignity, and whether we should have more control over how life ends.
Connections, Crossovers, And A Side Of Nostalgia
Spotting a familiar face on Castle sent me down a rabbit hole of TV connections, from The Rookie to Firefly and beyond. Along the way, I found myself reconnecting with old arcade games and a little unexpected nostalgia.
Data Over Dogma: What We’ve Lost in Social Media Discussions
I post on social media to invite conversation, not to shout into an echo chamber. Disagreement, evidence, and thoughtful discussion are how we learn. If we’re unwilling to consider other viewpoints—even without changing our minds—we’ve lost something important.
New Year, Same Questions: Plans, Motivation, and That Weird Week After Christmas
Another year begins with undefeated Michigan teams, a Gotcha Day anniversary, and that strange week where time loses all meaning. There are plans and goals ahead—writing, reading, fixing things—but motivation, as always, remains the big question.