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.
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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...
To Catch A Thief
My busted in back door frame. We replaced it with a metal one. Pulling into my backyard last Tuesday, I saw him come out of my house. Tall and heavy,...
America’s Most Destructive Existential Struggle
If we admit that one group of Americans are second class citizens, we admit not everyone will achieve the American Dream.
Introducing The “Politics Is Personal” Podcast
Politics is a strange business. For those of us who watch it from the sidelines, it can be stress-inducing, often perplexing. But for people who have made politics a living,...
The Creative Barriers
The long days of summer have finally arrived, and with them comes a struggle to focus on pressing issues. The herbs have overgrown in my backyard, a clear sign that...
Roasting A Pig
I’ve roasted a pig or lamb every year for five years now. I build my own barbeque pit to roast pigs and then serve 50 or so people. This year I made a video explaining how I did it.