All week the basketball world, and many outside of it, have struggled with the tragedy of Kobe, his daughter, and the teammates, coach, and their friends deaths in the helicopter crash in California. Pushing aside the feelings involved, there's … [Continue reading] about Things of Interest – January 27th – February 2nd
Less book review
It's a Pulitzer fiction prize winner, class of 2018. What is this schmuck going to say about the book that will have any impact on whether you should read it or not? Oh, likely nothing, but these reviews also serve as a way for me to put my immediate … [Continue reading] about Less book review
The Big Sick – Review
I've been meaning to watch this movie for a while. Kumail Nanjiani of Silicon Valley fame stars in this comedic drama. Check out the score on Rotten Tomatoes, a whopping 98%. Might as well have the backing of the Pope with a score like that. At the … [Continue reading] about The Big Sick – Review
Things of Interest – January 20th – 26th
Tim Ferris Podcast The Tim Ferris Podcast has to be one I somehow missed all these years. Admittedly I haven't been listening to podcasts all that much prior to working at the U of I, but this one is a must listen most weeks. I listened to Tim's … [Continue reading] about Things of Interest – January 20th – 26th
Things of Interest
A new series about the things I've found interesting this week/month. A freeform post where I can ramble and not feel obligated to do any type of summation of learning. So let's get started. Meal prepping The wife and I have been trying to eat … [Continue reading] about Things of Interest