I’m Not a Midwesterner; No One Is
Words have to mean something, and “Midwesterner” just doesn’t have enough of a single meaning to be of any use as a word.
Author: Derek Edwards
Derek runs The Edwards Edition, which is his review and commentary blog, along with A Running Commentary, a weekly newsletter about things that aren't getting their own post.
BattleBots: High Civilization and Ancient Savagery Expressing The Human Experience
BattleBots gathers people worldwide who use expertise and ingenuity to produce astounding works of engineering…And then smash them to bits.
Birding: Among the Birds of the Mitten
That auditory component, hearing along with seeing, is a big part of why birding is a thing while, say, insecting isn’t.
The Classy, Modern, and Forgotten TwixT
Board Game Symposium: Board games are a weird little industry. You have classics like Monopoly, breakout hits like Settlers of Catan, and some come and go. TwixT is one of those.
The Case For Detroit Pizza
Forget about New York or Chicago. Detroit-style pizza is best. It’s nearly impossible to mess up, and it’s very good if done well.
