Ramblings of a web developer and sometimes writer
Tommy Orange's There There was a finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer. It's a story about Native Americans, many of whom live in Oakland, California, and how their lives entwine at a powwow. I found the writing to be compelling and the characters were … [Continue reading] about There There book review
Basketball Fans UnitingHow a tragedy brought the sports world together 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 … [Continue reading] about Things of Interest – January 27th – February 2nd
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
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
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