My blog turned 20 years old earlier this month. Absolutely wild to think I’ve been whittling away for two whole decades now. I marked the occasion by picking some of my favorite pieces from the last decade. Thanks for reading!
It’s been a rather momentous month: I turned 39 and my sister got married among the beautiful pines of central Wisconsin, giving our boys their first chance to go to a wedding and show off their dance moves in public. Plus wear their super cute bowties 🎀
Just like last year, I accidentally took a summer break for this here newsletter, so here’s a link dump from my June, July, and August adventures. Happy reading!
A slightly belated missive as we just got back from a weekend with family and seeing Wild Kratts Live! on stage with Chris and Martin Kratt, two inspirational figures who are in the PBS Host Pantheon along with Fred Rogers, Bob Ross, and Julia Child. I hope you too are using your own creature powers for good!
I’ve noticed I usually comment on the weather in these newsletter intros. Maybe it’s because I don’t know what else to say here? Should I just skip right to the links? Let me know! Anyway: lots of rain these days. April showers etc. etc.
I’m pleased to report my vernal yearnings from the last issue have been answered: once Daylight Saving hit, so did the extended evening light and some bits of warmth here and there. Spring is oh so slowly springing…
I’ve been a big winter guy for most of my life, enjoying the snowy respite from the sweat and sunburn of summer. And while I still don’t like sweat or sunburn, I can’t wait for winter to finally pass. Here’s to the ever-approaching vernal equinox approaching ever-faster.
How’s everyone enjoying the consequences of the United States being commandeered by a geriatric, dementia-addled malignant narcissist (not to mention Epstein BFF) and his sadistic sycophants?
I’mChad Comelloand this is Chadabout, a monthly update about what I've been writing and reading.
Hey all,
I didn’t get to listen to all my go-to Christmas albums or Christmas movies, but it was still Yuletide to remember. To quote Ingrid Michaelson, love the ones who love you too.
Winter has finally come for Chicagoland and us with its early darkness and wind and cold and snow and germs. But we’ve got our Christmas tree up and are gonna do our darndest to find delights during this season.
See you next on New Year’s Eve for my annual year in review. For now, on to the links!
I’mChad Comelloand this is Chadabout, a monthly update about what I've been writing and reading.
Hey all,
This is a few days late because it’s been a busy week for a variety of reasons, not least of which was a very fun Halloween going trick-or-treating with friends and introducing the two year old to all the glories of the holiday.
I’mChad Comelloand this is Chadabout, a monthly update about what I've been writing and reading.
Hey all,
I think about this exchange from The Man in the High Castle all the time. In these dark times, when fascists roam the streets looking for people to oppress, don’t let them win. Be a steward of the things that matter and that they oppose: Art. Beauty. Hope. Truth. Freedom. That’s the real American way.
I’mChad Comelloand this is Chadabout, a monthly update about what I've been writing and reading.
Hey all,
After not having missed an issue since launching this here newsletter in February 2022, I took the summer off. But after a loooong spell of heat and humidity here in Chicagoland I’m finally able to revel in the mild, mid-70s, house-windows-open goodness and do a li’l roundup of what I’ve been up to on the blog and beyond.
I’mChad Comelloand this isChadabout, a monthly update about what I've been writing, reading, and doing.
Hey all,
Our household spent November battling strep throat, ear infections, and other maladies, so we’re very glad to have emerged into Thanksgiving and the start of Christmastime on the upswing. Happy (and healthy) holidays to you and yours!
