On doing stuff on NFL Sundays

I never noticed it when we lived in New York City, because there were just too many people living too many different kinds of lives. But out here in Colorado—where it’s a little more mono- and a lot less multi-cultural—I notice it: A lot of people disappear on Sundays in the fall. I offer that … Continue reading On doing stuff on NFL Sundays →

On the multiple narratives of Damar Hamlin

When the news about Damar Hamlin broke a few weeks ago, it felt seismic. Many, me included, wondered: Could this be it? Could this be enough to fracture the NFL's grip on America? The NFL's record for deaths of retired players, of course, is widely known, but unremarkable to the public. The ravages of the … Continue reading On the multiple narratives of Damar Hamlin →