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Hitting the Wall: A Run Through Berlin
In 1961, someone in the German government unfolded a map of Berlin, grabbed a pen, and drew a line that would forever change the course of world history. Sixty-three years later, a guy named Mike did the same — with… Keep reading …
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Simpsons Did It: Hurricane Edition
Filed under: WhatnotAppropros of nothing, here are some perfectly cromulent highlights from “Hurricane Neddy,” episode 8 of season 8 of The Simpsons. Worst. Hall of Records. Ever. Release the Hounds Thank You. Come Again. Hrrrmmmm. Keep reading …
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Behind the Music
Filed under: EntertainmentOrchestra conductors are always facing the music — literally, not metaphorically — which means they never face me. Name any other profession where keeping your back turned to your customers is not considered rude. After who-knows-how-many classical concerts, I have… Keep reading …
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My Dinner With Jimmy
Filed under: WhatnotJimmy Carter turns 100 years old today. I once had dinner with him. It’s a cool story. Here goes: I was a senior at Emory, and the university invited about 50 student leaders to have dinner with the President before… Keep reading …
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Oh. My. Pod.
Filed under: WhatnotA few days ago, just before sunrise, I saw more dolphins along Bayshore Boulevard than I’ve ever seen there. Here’s a short clip: Keep reading …
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Llamas and Nausea and Ruins, Oh My! My Trip to Machu Picchu.
Filed under: Travel & FoodMy last post was a bunch of logorrhea and omphaloskepsis about my experience at Machu Picchu. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s cut out the five-dollar words and see some pictures! I’m going to start in Cusco. If… Keep reading …
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Trying to Wrap My Head Around Machu Picchu
I visited Machu Picchu 81 days ago. I understand it as well as I did 82 days ago. In fact, I understand it less. That’s why I’ve taken so long to write this post. I still struggle to describe the… Keep reading …
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🏳️🌈 Confronting Hate With Speech and Silence
Filed under: LGBTQIn everyday situations, I have no qualms whatsoever about calling out bigotry and LGBTQ bias. But I always ignore the guys holding signs and preaching hate through megaphones in public. At least I did, until St. Pete Pride last weekend.… Keep reading …
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🏳️🌈 Obergefell Turns Nine. Yawn.
Today’s the ninth anniversary of Obergefell vs. Hodges, the Supreme Court decision that solidified marriage equality in the United States. Last year, I wrote that the thing that I was most grateful for is that Obergefell made life much more… Keep reading …
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🏳️🌈 Nobody, No Nobody Gonna Rain on Our Parade
Filed under: LGBTQMeteorologists predicted rain for the St. Pete Pride Parade Parade last Saturday. But the Gay Gods had other plans. When the parade stepped off at 6 p.m., the drizzle was barely noticeable. It lasted only a few minutes — long enough… Keep reading …