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🏳️🌈 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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
