Life In the Margins
Weekly Notes on Reading, Listening, Watching, Learning & More

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Mar
A Return to Turning Pages: March 24-30

A Return to Turning Pages: March 24-30

Books * Tune In: The Beatles: All These Years Vol. 1 by Mark Lewisohn (started): Lewisohn is apparently the Robert Caro
6 min read
24
Mar
Ready for Spring: March 17-23

Ready for Spring: March 17-23

My daughter had her first unassisted seconds of riding a bike today, and the mixed feelings of pride and regret
6 min read
17
Mar
On the March: March 10-16, 2025

On the March: March 10-16, 2025

Mostly short pieces this week, as I spent a good chunk of it on a quick family Spring Break trip
4 min read
10
Mar
A boy becomes a man

A Week in the Life: March 3-9, 2025

A blessedly normal week in most ways, but I see that most of my media diet has been driven by
5 min read
03
Mar
Trying Again: February 24 - March 2

Trying Again: February 24 - March 2

I'm beginning to emerge from my grief much the same as spring is starting to creep into this
4 min read
24
Feb
Grief and Getting Lost: February 17-23

Grief and Getting Lost: February 17-23

It's been a rough week. A friend and colleague of mine passed away suddenly of a heart attack
4 min read
17
Feb
Winter's Back Breaks*: February 10-16

Winter's Back Breaks*: February 10-16

*at least, that's what the Almanac says about Feb. 16. I'm not sure I believe it.
3 min read
10
Feb
The Descent, Part 2: Electric Boogaflu

The Descent, Part 2: Electric Boogaflu

Honest question: has there even been a work of art in any genre that is more well known based off
2 min read
03
Feb
The Flu Descends: January 27 - February 2

The Flu Descends: January 27 - February 2

I'm one to retreat and ignore the world as it falls apart. It's not the healthiest
4 min read
27
Jan
2025, Week 4: January 20-26

2025, Week 4: January 20-26

My wife and I share a birthday (icebreaker-fun-fact-alert!) and it happened this week. It's the moment for me
5 min read