#EndFathersDay is trending on Twitter as I type, because men are violent, evil, and oppressive, and a holiday celebrating them in any capacity has no place in civil society. Or something. Now there are reports that it’s a “hoax.” Consider that with me. What does it even mean? Does it change that many people ran … Read more
Beth has selected The Sparrow for our next Alabamians Can Read title. I’m looking forward to it. Forrest Gump is coming back to theaters next month for its 20th anniversary. It remains a skillful film, and it was the first thing Lea and I saw together. I don’t think it’s aged particularly well, though. Outsiders, … Read more
You might have noticed I’m a big fan of Anaheim Chili. Talked about it here. And here. And here. And here. I love this restaurant. It’s a rare week that I don’t eat there. The geography, however, is rather inconvenient. Anaheim Chili is a solid hour round-trip from my house. So I’d love a Madison … Read more