My attempt at being festive Today is one of the following: Halloween (Hallowe’en) All Hallows’ Eve Samhain Oíche Shamhna Calan Gaeaf Allantide Hop-tu-Naa Pooky Night A wicked day “connected with worship of the Enemy of this world, Satan“, wherein all good Christians should spend all day in prayer to “overcome evil with good“ Slut-o-ween — [...]

Saturday was the 7th Annual Purdue Drag Show, hosted by Delta Lambda Phi. This was my fourth year in attendance and for the first time I remembered to bring my camera. Expand for (lots of) photos.

Having lived in the Midwest (specifically The Region) for the bulk of my life, I’ve taken many trips to Chicago. When I was a child it was always a treat to drive into the city and see the skyscrapers, eat at fancy restaurants, and, during the winter season, to see the holiday decorations. School trips [...]

According to Ryan Singel of Wired News, I’m more likely to die from being shot by law enforcement than from terrorism. Who knew?

Earlier this summer one of my cousins had his high school graduation celebration. Most of our family was in attendance, except for those who now live down south. My other aunt and uncle showed up about an hour and a half into the gig to give good wishes, but mostly to brag about their son’s [...]