I know lots of people are still thinking through the recent election and the outcomes. What could have been differently? What was it that caused ________ to pass or fail? Should we revisit the need for the electoral college? And on and on. I don’t have too much mindshare for those right now but I have two people’s faces ingrained… Read More
Today, I’m posting a single photo taken in Kingman, Kansas on Friday. The few blocks of Main Street were all decorated in a way that captured the spirit of America in a way that made me pause for a walk about town snapping photos and simply thinking about the role small towns have in the country. It was a perfect followup… Read More
I’ve seen lots of tweets, Facebook statuses and blog posts of people telling those in their circles how to vote. Some of the things I’ve seen suggest: One candidate is the only option for a certain office if you care about this or that. If you are intelligent, you simply must vote for this person. Based on religion only this… Read More
Today, I got home from the airport and should have been busily working on so many things. As I turned on the TV, I thought I would find something that could play in the background. Instead, I found something that left me spellbound. It’s a TV show that talks to various farmers about the 2011 season and how devastating Mother… Read More
I love baseball. I’ve been a Yankees fan for years. Started when I first saw the pinstripes but the four years living in New York solidified it. Something about the regular trip to the stadium, discussing the games with friends and complete strangers, and let’s not forget the World Series spirit. I’ve really been a baseball fan though, with the Yankees… Read More
Frequently, people are surprised by the diversity of people I call friends and the experiences that come with that. Recently I had an experience that I now realize isn’t necessarily a common one for everyone. I attended the bar mitzvah of a dear friend of the family. This is the third time I’ve gone to Temple Israel in Memphis (@TIMemphis, Temple Israel… Read More
