Dennis Rodman and ‘spiritual fathering’ as an ancient Christian practice

When Dennis Rodman was inducted to the Hall of Fame, the five-time champion gave a speech as colorful as his days in the NBA playing alongside Isiah Thomas on the Detroit Pistons and Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls.

But instead of focusing on the multiple titles won with these teams, the emotional heart of his speech centered around “four guys” Rodman mentioned several times: Pistons coach…

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James Burrows, legendary director behind Friends and Cheers, dies at 85

LOS ANGELES: Acclaimed television director and producer James Burrows, whose work helped define generations of sitcoms including Friends, Cheers and Taxi, has died at the age of 85. According to a statement released by his family, Burrows passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Details regarding the time and place of his death were not […]

Who is Lisa Hogan the Dubliner who won Jeremy Clarkson's heart

There really is someone out there for everyone; it just took Jeremy Clarkson a few attempts to find 'the one.' Dublin woman Lisa Hogan appears to be the perfect match for the TV personality. The former Top Gear host was married twice, to Alexandra James and Frances Caine, before he came to meet his statuesque […]

Why Having “Tennis Friends” Is So Powerful for Your Longevity

In late spring, without fail, the bubble comes down at North Brooklyn’s McCarren Park. For the six months thereafter, there is tennis from dawn to twilight, every single day. Fuzzy neon and fist pumps and “fucks!” I pass this scene at least five times a week, during runs or coffee walks or phone calls, and […]

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Finding home away from home

I have this, very important, very serious, promise to myself: I will visit my friends at least once per year. To note: I will travel to them. With the exceptions of the pandemic years –when my friends got trapped in my city because US closed the border– and the year of my wedding –because saving money– I've been fairly good on keeping my word. Every year I do the, more or less, same ten hours of…

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Unsociably social

I've spent most the time since the pandemic in a remote / hybrid position at work, which I now swear by and do not want to change, and while it has a incredible high number of benefits it also has really deep downs. I, personally, have found that the most striking change is how my social interaction has changed. I'm by no means antisocial or lacking in the social behavioral rules department, but…

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The one where I meet again with old friends

For how often I use them, it's ironic how much I hate social apps. Why? Well, there's nothing social about them anymore. It's just memes and some bragging here and there. Maybe it's just me not wanting to connect? Or maybe I'm not able to do it in the way the apps set me up to do it. Giving a like to a photo doesn't mean Hey, pretty cool. Where's that and what are you up to? Then again, if I…

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Jennifer Aniston Hinted at Her Real Relationship with Lisa Kudrow After Her Rep Addressed Rumors She 'Cut' Her Friends Co-Star from Her Wedding

For a teeny tiny moment this week, the internet tried very hard to convince itself that Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow were quietly entering their messy sitcom-divorce era. The alleged source of tension? Kudrow’s recent interviews reflecting on her time as the so-called “sixth Friend,” plus whispers that Aniston was reconsidering the guest list for […]

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2026 May 9

Mike, Now With More Money

I'm working full time. As of a few weeks ago I've taken an employed position as a FileMaker developer for a large educational nonprofit.

I'm still freelancing a little on the side, keeping a few of my long-time clients happy in my evenings and weekends, but mostly trying to focus on the full-time job and getting life back on track after a prolonged…

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Irritating Friend Clearly Just Learned the Word ‘Hegemony’

PORTLAND, Ore. — Local 29-year-old irritant Kyle Brenner has reportedly become “completely unbearable” after learning the existence, but not the definition of,... Continue reading this gem

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