Maybe you watched the opening weekend of the PWHL and caught the bug a bit. I can't blame you, it's a fantastic league. This is a guide written for people who are already familiar with NHL hockey and want to know more about the differences between the two leagues. If you're not yet familiar with... Continue Reading →
Grief in Orbit
CW: Given the title it should be fairly clear that we're going to be talking about death, loss, mourning. But there are also mentions of orbits and astrophysics and other nonsense that I really have no business talking about and I apologize for my lack of expertise in rocket science. Also some emotional abuse. I've... Continue Reading →
A Eulogy for a Terrible Place
Let me tell you about my rink. Highland Ice Arena opened on December 14, 1962 and was a family business from the day it opened to the day it closed on October 15, 2022. It was, without a doubt, the second-worst rink I ever skated. Certainly Highland was the worst rink that was open year-round... Continue Reading →
8.26.18 Podcast — The One where Tom Hanks Lies (with Christine Maggio)
I was on a podcast! Listen to me babble about hockey, mascots, book recommendations, Pokémon, and more!
Get to Know My Music Taste – Vol. 2
random music part two: electric boogaloo
Get to Know My Music Taste
I love these damn things, I'll admit it. I always feel a little bit ashamed to share them because I feel like I'm going "HEY!!! HEY CARE ABOUT ME AND MY OPINIONS" but I suppose that's social media for you. I don't like the long tweet-chain format, though, so I've decided to post the results... Continue Reading →
Mortality
Grief is a weird beast.
Everything You Love Will Eventually Hurt You
this is a garbage world and everything in it will eventually turn out to be garbage
Memecraft
Interacting with strangers for the first time can be daunting in any environment. But when you're coming in to a largely established group as an outsider, you are at an extreme disadvantage. They've got their in-jokes, they've got their internal lingo, and you never know what their management environment is going to be like. So... Continue Reading →
Lucky Cat of the Tank
Now available on T-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more over on TeePublic! During the 2016 playoffs, a stray black kitten ran out onto the ice at the SAP Center, the home arena for the San Jose Sharks. The arena staff eventually found her and named her "Jo Pawvelski" after the San Jose Sharks' captain, Joe Pavelski.... Continue Reading →