It’s been a few months, so I bring to you my Fall 2019 Media Diet. Oddly, I’ve felt like I’m just not consuming as much new stuff as usual.
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We Touched Pyramids: The Video
I didn’t take many pictures, instead I shot a fast-paced video of our family trip to Egypt.
It’s A Matter of Time In Egypt
It has been so hard to envision what Egypt and Cairo is really like. And now that I’m here, I’m having a terrible time summing up what this country is really like.
The Tipping Point
I am exhausted by tipping and the need of everyone here in the tourism industry to serve me just right so that I will give them a bigger tip.
Security, The Spin Cycle, and Remembrance
While Cairo has the pyramids, Luxor is the star of the show, when it comes to antiquities.
The Epicness of Egypt And Its Egyptians
We use the word too often, but the Great Pyramids of Giza have earned the right to be called “epic”. The people and pyramids of Egypt can overwhelm you.
The Road To Cairo
Starting Sunday, this newsletter is going to get supercharged with Egypt content.
My Favorite Email Newsletters
Here are a dozen or so newsletters I get that you might consider reading too.
Clear Out Your Fall 2020 Calendar
The Senate won’t convict.
Dear Trump-Supporter Friend, This Ukraine Thing Is Big
Dear Trump-supporting friend, I gotta talk to you about Trump, because this last week was a doozy.
My Summer Media Diet
I consume a lot of media. So, with a tip of the hat to Jason Kottke, here is a rundown of some of my media consumption from this summer.
Holding Onto The Quiet
I’ve been looking for ways to relax and find calm. Here’s a video I made about it.
What Could Happen If A Recession Comes?
I’m betting on a recession coming in the next year or so and the overall economy lacks padding if a downturn comes.
How Do You Affect Change In A Small Community?
Waters Elementary School. The amazing garden is pictured just off screen, to the left. This last year was rocky for my son’s school, Waters Elementary, a public school on Chicago’s...