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Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia.
Disciple of the Garden, Scarhaven, Frog Alley Brewing
Disciple of the Garden brought raw 90s grunge energy to Frog Alley, while ScarHaven surprised me with real power and presence. In a bigger room, they might have brought the house down.
Mine Lot Falls Frozen Over
While my wife handled drop-offs for the show at John Boyd Thacher State Park, I walked the cliff edge and caught Mine Lot Falls frozen below—still, sharp, and worth every step.
Sleepy Hollow Cemetary
Last fall, Sleepy Hollow surprised me. Not spectacle, but stillness. In the hills of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, near Washington Irving, I found atmosphere over myth—and a reason to return.
Howes Caverns
Two hundred feet underground at Howe Caverns, the air holds steady at 55 degrees and the noise of the world disappears. With a small group, I found less conversation and more observation.
Logan’s Christmas Concert, 2025
Logan's senior Christmas concert filled me with pride for his dedication to music, and a bittersweet ache knowing it's my final one.
The Four Pillars of Professionalism
Professionalism isn’t built in grand moments, but in the quiet habits that decide how long patience lasts.
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