Monthly Archives: December 2022

And Suddenly, A Road Trip

Greetings from Terpville, and I wasn’t expecting it either. You’ll recall that the Spawn and Squeeze came to the Mid-Century Mondohaus for Yuletide cheer, and it was good. Except… … They flew Southwest, so not only was their return flight … Continue reading

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Tuesday Afternoon Potpourri: Adventures in Rescheduling Edition

The storm that put the boots to a great deal of travel planning took a particular toll on Southwest Airlines, which happened to be the carrier for the Spawn and Squeeze’s trip from Terpville to Mondoville. Therefore, we were unsurprised … Continue reading

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Sunday Afternoon Potpourri: Christmas 2022 Edition

We opened our gifts this morning — highlighted by art books, rubber stamps, and clothes for the Spawn and Squeeze; a robe and industrial strength food processor/blender for Mrs. M, and books and music for Your Genial Host. Admittedly, one … Continue reading

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Goodbye to a Favorite Red

Tom Browning, pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds in the 1980s and 90s, died yesterday at his home in my former hometown of Union, KY. He was 62 years old. Browning was one of my favorite players during his career, not … Continue reading

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Sunday Afternoon Potpourri: The View from My Office

The sun works its way through the window blinds in my office on one of the last bright afternoons before Wednesday’s solstice. In addition to the longest night of the year, Wednesday brings the Spawn and Squeeze to Mondoville. I’m … Continue reading

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Wasn’t Expecting That…

No, it isn’t the Spanish Inquisition. It’s on the other side of the Pyrenees, but it’s also in Cincinnati. Maybe I should explain. Charlie Padgett is an illustrator, based in Bordeaux, France. Prior to that, however, he was a guitarist … Continue reading

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Sunday Afternoon Potpourri: Hitting the Books Edition

With the semester’s conclusion (Winter Commencement was Friday morning), I’m getting a chance to catch up on some of the books I picked up at B’con, shrinking the TBR pile a bit. So why not mention a couple? *** I’ve … Continue reading

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Tuesday Night Potpourri: Post-Gradeapalooza Edition

I turned my grades in this morning shortly before noon, and had lunch with my friend and sometimes bassist Justin. Tomorrow evening I’ll watch a Mondoville hoops doubleheader, but tonight I just thought I’d catch my breath and check in… … Continue reading

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