Clear vision, shaky lens
Thanks to Netflix, 2013 will be remembered as the year that changed television. In impressive and unexpected fashion, Netflix released three of this year's best shows while simultaneously creating a nation of binge-watchers. Not since HBO has there been such a wealth of creative and engaging scripted shows. Job well done. And yet, even with... Continue Reading →
In the middle of another cold and blustery Green Bay winter afternoon, Alan Bart Erickson met the world for the first time. His parents, proud Wisconsin natives through and through, hadn't been this ecstatic since 1961, when Bart Starr led their beloved Packers to the top of the NFL stratosphere. Weighing in at a healthy... Continue Reading →
Meet Jack. He is your boozing uncle. He is your unfulfilled dreams. He is your deepest regret and greatest sorrow; your lazy, stoner brother who sleeps with shades drawn and eye mask down. He is the darkness at the end of the tunnel that approaches with alarming force. He is the boot on your throat, pressing firmly... Continue Reading →
Instagram's mystery event has concluded and the final result was CEO Kevin Systrom unveiling 'Instagram Direct.' This new feature essentially is based around the idea of connection since it allows users to send directed pictures and videos to up to fifteen followers. These sent messages can then become a means of creating a conversation centered... Continue Reading →
Imagine you are ensconced in your tiny, yet comfortable apartment due to a relentless blizzard. Looking outside, you reflect on this wonderful and unexpected snow day that has given you what you desire most, time. What do you do with your day? Slowly, carelessly, a smile emerges on your contented face as your mind drifts... Continue Reading →
Musically, 2013 has been an audible cornucopia of greatness. The emergence of so many exceptional new artists, like Earl Sweatshirt and Jake Bugg, and continued excellence of heavy-hitters like Kanye West and Daft Punk, add to a tremendous year of music. So, whittling down the list of worthy albums has been as fun as it... Continue Reading →
Now presenting the The Best (50) Songs of 2013, which has rightfully changed from the mid-year Best Songs of 2013 (so far) list. As for list itself, the only caveat is that no artist can be represented more than once so you won't see multiple entries from deserving artists like Kanye West, James Blake or CHVRCHES. To listen to... Continue Reading →
The assignment is to draw, using crayons or colored pencils, what you want to be when you grow up. You know your answer right away but as you look around the room, you notice everyone else just sitting deep in thought. Nerds. Without having to waste time to think really reeeeaalllly hard, you grab the... Continue Reading →
If you are like me, you are eternally curious. You want to know the who, what, when and wheres but above all you always ask why, even if your answer to the question is frequently why not. You're like a little kid that failed to properly mature so you constantly find yourself acting impulsively and saying... Continue Reading →
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