KU Week in Review
Some week for KU sports, huh? Let’s review! Monday: fired a football coach for the fifth time in 11 years, this time for lying/covering up allegations of allegedly/likely putting female student staff members in uncomfortable situations at his previous job. Gross. Tuesday: Idiot athletic director gives press conference to show that he’s in control and deserves the chance to hire…
Friday Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7wLNJWZKjTA3XSvgTEp86x?si=rRVrFu4OQMm8ZI4iOSPluA “Alex Trebek” – The Fleshtones I wouldn’t say this is a novelty song, but it comes close. Regardless of how serious it is or is not, it is absolutely delightful. “Bottom Feeders” – Tim Cohen A nutty song for nutty times. Something about this makes me think of my early college years. I’m not sure exactly what elicits that…
On TV Gems and Accessibility
Speaking of Ted Lasso, I ran across this column the other day. We have Apple TV+ free because of device purchases, and although it isn’t always super easy to find shows on the TV app, I didn’t struggle as much as this writer did. However, it has sucked that so many friends who I think would absolutely love the show…
Here We Go Again
Me, just over two years ago: Kansas football always finds a way to disappoint. I’d love to be surprised this time. And, My basic philosophy for KU football these days is that it can’t get any worse. Never stop being you, KU football! Since Les Miles arrived in Lawrence there have been rumors. Rumors about his health, his emotional investment…
Weekend Notes
Compared to other recent weekends, this past one was pretty laid back for us. It helped that there was no KU game.[1] The biggest factor in the lazy weekend was that my latest round of balance therapy really triggers my vertigo, and Sunday I spent almost the entire day on the couch giving my body a break. My therapist said…
Friday Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1z0gqZkAqJEwxVEO95caHg?si=Jl-cNYG-Qo2szVZympCcCw “Change Kills” – The Pack a.d. I swear I shared a track from these ass-kickin’ Canadians last week, but I guess not. I just discovered them last week, which is a pity since they are apparently on a (permanent?) hiatus. Last year they released it was fun while it lasted, and announced that they were done touring and, likely,…
The Roommate From Hell
If you’ve had more than one roommate in your life, you’ve likely had at least one bad roommate experience. Sometimes they were just minor annoyances that added up over time. I had a couple roommates who went through a “refuse to do dishes” phase. I reached the point where I had a plate, bowl, cup, and set of silverware that…
The Pains of Getting Older: A (Long) Health Update
A couple weeks back I alluded to a health procedure I was about to go through and promised to share details down the road. I just wrapped up my seventh visit to a health care professional over the past two months, have an idea what is going on, and can finally give you an update on what’s going on with…
February Media
College basketball and lots of reading slowed down the visual media I consumed last month. Or at least compared to the past two months. Still some solid recommendations if you’re looking to add to your watch lists. ZeroZeroZero Another entry in the gritty series revolving around the drug trade and its ramifications on society genre. This might be the bleakest…
Weekend Hoops
It’s March! That means Daylight Saving Time and brighter evenings are two weeks away, astronomical spring is three weeks away, and Madness in right around the corner. We had snow on the ground 27 of 28 days in February. There are still piles in parking lots and other areas that were packed up following our big storm two weeks ago.…