Thoughts, opinions, transcripts, etc.
The essence of my argument is this: don’t expect too much of your public officials. Yes, I say this as someone who hopes to run for office himself some day. Don’t expect the world of me either. I’ll be fallible, influenced by powerful friends, subject to emotional whims, and vote for things I regret. I’ll… Continue reading Don’t vote your conscience
My grandpa Meredith passed away a year ago. I dreamt about him the other night. It was one of those weird dreams where I recognized that he wasn’t alive anymore, but it didn’t bother me. Kind of like, “Hey, you’re not supposed to be here!” and we kept talking about what we normally talk about, which… Continue reading Remembering Meredith
Here’s my family’s secret recipe for buttermilk waffles Dear internet, here is a treat. Once upon a time, a long, long, time ago, a relative of mine brought a waffle iron up to our cabin on the north shore of the lake in Pinecrest, California. Not knowing what else to make with it, another relative… Continue reading Pinecrest buttermilk waffles