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Five for Friday: Emanuel AME Church

This week, instead of sharing topics that are trending in our household, I wanted to share five articles (well, four articles, one video) on the shooting at Emanuel AME Church. There... The post Five...

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The Joker and the Thief in the Arkham Knight

A look at the ubiquitous Joker in the Arkham series. Spoilers follow.  (Originally published April, 2014) When developer Rocksteady Studios announced Batman: Arkham Knight, my initial reaction was...

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Five for Friday: the Chicago Sky’s Elena Delle Donne and Women’s Pro Sports

Every Friday, we’ll list five things that are currently trending in our household. 1. Elena Delle Donne’s big night. On Wednesday, the Chicago Sky’s Elena Delle Donne set a career high... The post Five...

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Super Mario 3D World — Video Game Reviews

Super Mario 3D World is about exploring. But it’s not the exciting kind, the kind that leads to discovery; you explore nooks and crannies, not uncharted worlds or curious environments.... The post...

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Things I Forgot About Babies

In July, Bethany and I welcomed our second child — a girl! — into our family. We are thankful for this blessing: for a healthy mama and baby, and for this... The post Things I Forgot About Babies...

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On Netflix’s Sense8

In Sense8 (Netflix), a psychic, empathic link connects eight strangers across the globe, allowing them to talk to and “visit” one another, experience what the others are experiencing, and even act......

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The Definitive Sense8 Character Ranking — Part One

Sense8 has eight main characters. This is part one of a definitive, scientific ranking of them. (Spoilers ahead!) How they’re ranked. We have an eight-point ranking system in three categories:...

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What I Love Most About Being a Father

I usually order a Frappuccino when my father-in-law and I get together to catch up. Our talks are always edifying and usually long, and it’s nice not to have to worry... The post What I Love Most About...

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The Inmates: An Accurate Depiction

This is basically what happened. If our kids ever ask us why we didn’t have more kids, I’ll just send them a link to this comic. Not that our kids... The post The Inmates: An Accurate Depiction...

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The Definitive Sense8 Character Ranking — Part Two

Sense8 has eight main characters. This is part two of a definitive, scientific ranking of them. Click here for part one of our Sense8 character ranking. (Spoilers ahead!) How they’re ranked. We... The...

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A Toddler’s Responses to 10Q

10Q is an opportunity to reflect on your life. It is a simple program: you are sent one question a day for ten days (plus one bonus question) and you reply to... The post A Toddler’s Responses to 10Q...

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The Inmates: Co-Sleeping Arrangements

The depiction above is not an exaggeration. When my son saw the second panel, he asked me if that was a drawing of his room, which made me think I... The post The Inmates: Co-Sleeping Arrangements...

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Is Steve Urkel the best boyfriend ever?

  (From a series of letters I wrote to my son.) Son, Family Matters turned out to be a really weird show. Firstly, the youngest Winslow daughter just sort of... The post Is Steve Urkel the best...

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Hope (Flash Fiction)

In 2011, I tried my hand at flash fiction. Bethany liked the story, so I framed it for her and gave it to her for her birthday a little more than four... The post Hope (Flash Fiction) appeared first on...

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Richard Gilmore, you promised

After the excitement from hearing Gilmore Girls was coming back (on Netflix) subsided, this scene with Richard Gilmore was one of the first things I thought about.   Okay, I suppose he never... The...

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On Imagery in Batman V Superman

One of the biggest issues in Batman V Superman is director Zack Snyder’s lack of subtlety. If you are familiar with Snyder’s previous films, you will not be surprised to hear... The post On Imagery in...

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On Patience in Life is Strange

While Life is Strange has a few fetch quests and some collectibles, the game isn’t obsessed with giving you stuff to do. In fact, the game encourages you to stop... The post On Patience in Life is...

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My Last First Birthday

All of her firsts will be my last. It’s a terrible thought. My last first bottle. My last first smile. My last first steps and my last first words. And... The post My Last First Birthday appeared first...

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The ABBA Generation

My mom listened to ABBA quite a bit when I was growing up. I can still picture me lying on her bed when I was a kid as she ironed shirts in her... The post The ABBA Generation appeared first on Words...

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Finding Hope in Trump’s America

I’m pretty sure people know not to bother talking about politics with me. Not because I’m against it but because I have very little to contribute. But this morning, I... The post Finding Hope in...

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