April
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My 2026 Reading So Far
At the beginning of this year, I set my 2026 reading goal on Goodreads at 75 books. As of this writing, near the end of April, I have read 25 — one-third of my goal just as we approach the one-third mark of the year. That seems like a good excuse to celebrate and reflect… Continue reading
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Cold Spring
As I write this, a full month after the vernal equinox, the weather outside is 43 degrees, overcast, and threatening to rain. That is to say that it’s a typical spring day in Central New York. When I talk to people from outside this area, they will sometimes ask me about our famously harsh and… Continue reading
About Me
Researcher. Marketer. Teacher. Father of adult children and dogs. 20th Century holdover. Central New York native. Long-suffering Buffalo Bills fan. History nerd. Traveler. Vintage advertising enthusiast. Hat wearer.
a.k.a. V.J. 