So Your Parents are Dead
There's no easy way to talk about death. I love both of my parents, Steve & Liza Szymanski. They wanted the best for my brother and I. I am now face to face with my own…
Olga’s Kitchen Run (Michigan)
As I expand my running challenges beyond Illinois, my next target is Michigan. Although I would love to attempt a run fueled by Jet's Pizza, I need something I can order and eat efficiently. I also…
Gear for Epic Runs
I’ve been making unreality posts about runs I could do. But instead of letting them remain unrealities, I need to start thinking about what actually matters if I want these runs to be successful. Going It…
Finding a New Streak Tracker
My family recently switched to iPhones. While I was able to use my usual streak-tracking app, the history did not sync as I had hoped. There may be a way to fix this, but the situation…
Pop Vertigo: Push
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAkHqYlqops Overview Song Title: Push Artist: Matchbox Twenty Food Reinterpretation: Push Pop Candy Concept: A comedic reinterpretation of Matchbox Twenty's "Push," focusing on the literal act of using a Push Pop candy. Logline: A person navigates…
The Cincinnati Chili Circuit: A 65-Mile, 20-Location Run
After planning a 56-mile, 10-stop Portillo's run, my attention turned to another one of my favorite regional food locations: Cincinnati's beloved and ubiquitous Skyline Chili. I don't think I could truly make all 20 locations in…
The Culver’s Curd Crusade: An Eight-Stop Wisconsin Ultra-Feast
Ever since my 49-mile, six-Olive-Garden ultra, I've thought about other routes I could take. I figured regional chains would create more interest as I could experience local items and new trails. I planned a Portillo's run…
The Portillo’s Ultra: My 56-Mile, 10-Stop Vegetarian Fueling Plan
Six years ago, I ran for 49 miles and ate a meal at six different Olive Gardens in one day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5u4DcIL-24 Ever since, I've had a lingering thought. It started as a joke, but the more…
The Switch 2
I am part of the problem. If there's a new console, I want it. This isn't a new development. I have a long and slightly embarrassing history of waiting in lines and even selling entire game…
RetroTINK About It
I talked previously about my Matrox Marvel G400-TV. Twenty-five years ago, I was obsessed with getting media onto my computer. I wanted to save every TV show in the highest possible quality on my computer. I…
