There is a popular show on Hulu right now called Dopesick. It portrays the opioid epidemic, specifically the company (Purdue Pharma) and family (The Sacklers) that produced OxyContin.
Category Archives: Life
May Book Recommendation and Words of Wisdom
I have 2 recommendations for you because it was too difficult to settle on just one.
They each appeal to a different kind of reader so, you get to choose.
April Book Recommendation and Words of Wisdom
I enjoy reading. A little too much sometimes. In fact, I publish my book list every year so I can keep track of what I’ve read. I love reading a book that can challenge my way of thinking and get me to see the world in a different way. This may come in the form of a good biography, science fiction, a murder mystery, or just a short book with simple messages.
March Book Recommendation & Words of Wisdom
A couple years back, I read a fascinating book called Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage (thank you for the recommendation Bogdan). It tells the story of Ernest Shackleton and his crew’s attempt to explore Antarctica. During this expedition, their ship – The Endurance – got stuck in the ice and ultimately sank, never to be seen again… or so we thought…
February Words of Wisdom
My dad was my basketball coach for most of my childhood.
During particularly close, intense games, as we moved into the 4th quarter, he would ask, “Erik, are you a 1st-quarter player or a 4th-quarter player?”
Petie
I think I can officially say that this past week has earned its place as the saddest week of my life.
Trip to Kaua’i – Day 7
Mud, Jurassic Park, WWII bunkers, and outdoor showers.
Trip to Kaua’i – Day 6
A boat tour of the Na Pali coast. Turtles, ancient ruins, and yummy burgers.
Trip to Kaua’i – Day 5
The climax of our trip. The day Caitlin and I both agreed was the best… Day 5 and the Na’Pali Coast.
2021 Book List
2021 book list. Some good. Some… meh. Always learning.