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Umbalella!
It’s December of 1986.
Mar 23 • 
Andrew Smith
Breaking Badly
I’ve broken some bones in my lifetime.
Mar 10 • 
Andrew Smith
Brand Name Sneakers
I’m going to weave together three stories about brand name sneakers today.
Feb 28 • 
Andrew Smith
RHTS
The internet didn’t invent abbreviations, although IMO it can look like it sometimes.
Feb 24 • 
Andrew Smith
The Way that You Love Me
It’s November, 1988.
Feb 22 • 
Andrew Smith
The Value of Value
How do you value your time with your family?
Feb 19 • 
Andrew Smith
Bad Hop
I had just been moved from the outfield to the infield.
Feb 12 • 
Andrew Smith
My Other Brother Daryyl
If you’re familiar with the TV show Deadwood, you know there was an ensemble cast that included past and future icons of the silver screen.
Feb 8 • 
Andrew Smith
Tiffany vs Debbie
During the fall of 1987, there was a struggle of titanic proportions between two of the most powerful influencers in the world.
Jan 30 • 
Andrew Smith
Could’ve Been
Counterfactual sounds like a word you might use if you want to impress someone.
Jan 25 • 
Andrew Smith
The Totality of Frugality
My parents did a good job of making sure I had everything I needed growing up.
Jan 23 • 
Andrew Smith
Retronyms
Let’s watch Star Trek!
Jan 13 • 
Andrew Smith
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