Dave’s Faves

  • 🏳️‍🌈 Man, What Are You Doing Here?

    🏳️‍🌈 Man, What Are You Doing Here?

    Billy Joel says “Piano Man” isn’t about a guy playing in a bar. I say that it’s about a guy who’s *oblivious* to the fact that he’s playing in a gay bar. Every time Joel makes his point, he validates and strengthens my own.

  • DNF (Did Not Finish) and DNF (Did Not Fail)

    DNF (Did Not Finish) and DNF (Did Not Fail)

    Praise yourself for getting to the start line. Don’t chastise yourself for not getting to the finish line.

  • The Best Laid Plans of Dogs and Men

    The Best Laid Plans of Dogs and Men

    It was a PAWesome plan that ultiMUTTely failed.

  • Oops, I Madrid It Again

    Oops, I Madrid It Again

    Updated Oct. 1, 2025. My eyes light up when people tell me they’re headed to Madrid. The short time I lived there as a kid gave me a long-lasting and deep connection to the city. Like a true Madrileño, I root for Real Madrid and get very defensive when someone suggests Barcelona is a better…

  • A Wildly Inaccurate Guide to Chicago Architecture

    A Wildly Inaccurate Guide to Chicago Architecture

    My cousins and I recently descended upon Chicago for our annual reunion. Between all the drinking, eating, drinking, and more drinking, we went on a boat tour of Chicago’s architectural landmarks and marvels. I got some great photos of the buildings, but I don’t recall all the facts, so I have just decided to type…