Category Archives: Try Anything

The Name of the Rose

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Pete

When I was in eighth grade, I saw a movie trailer for The Name of the Rose (based on the book by Umberto Eco). Filled with images of monks and castles, my D&D addled brain thought it looked kinda cool, … Continue reading →

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Walking – 2020

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Pete

Interestingly, the one 2020 goal that’s generated the most discussion has been my walking goal (walk five miles a day). One week in, let’s see how it’s going.

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Halo Rekindled

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Pete

I was wowed by Halo: Combat Evolved when I first saw it back in 2001, and rushed to get my first Xbox when it was released just so I could play it. I went through the game several times, increasing … Continue reading →

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Play With Toys

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Pete

My daughters have the LEGO collection I always wanted and never had. They’ve got Barbies of countless professions, and other toys that are classic, new, or popular. There are like five dollhouses and a mountain fortress (a proud hand-me-down from … Continue reading →

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100 Games of Chess

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Pete

My daughter recently grew an interest in the game of chess, after spying an ornate set at my parents’ house and begging me to teach her to play. Since then we’ve had a number of games. I’m a terrible player, … Continue reading →

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The Book as Art

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Pete

“Is a book art?” the teacher asked the class. I sat beside my daughter, observing her class as part an art appreciation exercise. The students speculated that the book might contain art or illustrations, but the teacher pressed the point … Continue reading →

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LEGO Parfait

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Pete

My kids love going to the LEGO store. They eyeball all of their favorite sets, the big ones that end up on their wish lists for birthdays and holidays. They play in the mini figure bin, and concoct absurd combinations … Continue reading →

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The Moment You Realize You’re Lost…

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Pete

“What’s the first thing you do when you’re lost?” our scoutmaster asked us one time. “Retrace your steps,” one scout replied. “Get out your map,” said another. “Yell for help,” replied a third. “Wrong, all wrong,” said our scout master, … Continue reading →

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Liberace Sigmoidoscopy*

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Pete

Back in college I suffered some intestinal grief, so my doctor ordered a flexible sigmoidoscopy, which is a shorter version of a colonoscopy. I mean, both are a long flexible camera going in one’s rectum**, so it’s not a significant … Continue reading →

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Mud!

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Pete

During one of my college summers, I hired on with a temp agency. Every week (or sometimes every day), I had a different job, a different boss—moving furniture, stocking shelves, collating data, what have you. In hindsight, it was a … Continue reading →

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