While I Settle Into Grad School, Say Hello To Vampires And Cowboys

Despite potential rumors to the contrary, I have not been consumed by the black hole of grad school. I am two weeks in, have moved into my apartment, and am ready to get back on schedule. I’ll have an update on my adventures later. For now, I need to keep a promise to a friend.…

Jumping Through Life Like Super Mario

At a fundamental level, all levels of classic Super Mario games are about getting from point A to Point B. There are many obstacles in between: Fireballs, flying torpedoes, goombas, koopas, and moving platforms. Each level, however, can only be overcome by jumping. Our lives are like these levels – we have goals to approach…

My Top 5 Episodes – Star Trek: The Original Series

I have just completed a four-year mission to boldly watch what I have never seen before: The entire Original Series of Star Trek. It has not been an easy journey. I began as CBS had the show available for free online, and then transferred it to Netflix and HuluPlus, dividing me from the Enterprise with…