The Top Ten Posts of 2019 I started this tradition a few years ago and I've enjoyed taking the walk down memory lane so I always look forward to it now. These are the
Ridiculous I Don't Understand. Years ago I told you that I was well into my twenties before it occurred to me that eggs were not a dairy product. I know that seems obvious, but
Podcast Episodes Episode 103: I Should Be Utah’s Next Governor It’s our last Strangerville episode of the decade and we feel old. Also, a man takes the Strangerville Live stage to explain why he deserves to be our next governor. Story I Should Be Utah’s Next Governor, by Clint Betts Production by
The Beehive Space Jesus Today I published an article on The Beehive called "Space Jesus." I decided I wanted to write a humor piece on Temple Square (and Salt Lake City in
Gay Banana Bread I work at a pretty big law firm (for Utah). There are nearly 200 attorneys spread out over several different offices, plus lots of staff. What this means is there are a lot of people at my firm I don't know. The
Palau Have you ever let yourself quit something? We're leaving for Palau in a few weeks and that is feeling very surreal to me. I've started trying to make plans for some activities while
knitting Meltdown City I told you that knitting has become an anxiety coping mechanism for me but recently it turned into THE MOST STRESSFUL THING ANYONE HAS EVER DONE. I guess I thought
Podcast Episodes Episode 102: The Woman Who Got Me Pregnant This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are apparently unsanitary–don’t eat at their houses. And a woman takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about her infertility. Story: The Woman Who Got Me Pregnant, by Rebbie Brassfield Production by Eli McCann &
Ollie Pictures from my Phone & Weekly Distractions Hi I just took Duncan outside and he didn't want to walk in the snow so he just stood on the patio for five minutes so I walked
Ollie Our Snowy Graveyard Last week we went to Vancouver Washington for Thanksgiving. Skylar grew up there and all of his family still lives in Vancouver or across the river in Portland so the
Ridiculous Saved By The Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas Here's my recap, completely from memory, of the 1994 made-for-tv cinematic masterpiece, “Saved By The Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas.” Proof of qualifications: a very worn out VHS
EMBARRASSING HR I haven't talked about her for a while, but rest assured, Herminda is still around. I know she's still around because she saw me naked today. Twice. For those unfamiliar, a few years ago I "hired" someone to
Ridiculous Real Houswives of Salt Lake City Yesterday news broke that The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is going to be a thing and my town is losing its mind over it. Well, good news: I
Podcast Episodes Episode 101: Nice Disabled Girl This time in Strangerville, a conversation about calling out bad behavior. And a “nice disabled girl” takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about a time when she wasn’t so nice and what that taught her. Story Nice Disabled Girl, by Shelby Hintze
Ollie Pictures from my Phone & Weekly Distractions Apparently Bozo the Clown died. Matt just told me and then scolded me for asking who that is. Which reminds me, I called Skylar "the ol' battleaxe"
Ridiculous Happy Birthday Yesterday was Duncan's birthday. Well, I don't actually know whether that's true. He didn't come with papers or any helpful information, like
Daniel Return to Palau I returned to the United States of God Bless America from Palau just over six years ago WHAT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE. I've been thinking about Palau a
Podcast Episodes Episode 100: A Goofy Movie This time in Strangerville, Woke Twitter is ready to protect the bears from menial tasks, like driving cars. And Arianna Rees takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about the miracles her parents performed for her with very few resources. Story A Goofy Movie,
knitting Winter is COMING [psttt. Strangerville Live is this Friday in SLC at 8:00 at Kiln. Get tickets here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strangerville-live-tickets-75776773369?fbclid=IwAR0L0AuSvw2yAT6ztsFKtb8SnsWZ-0sYAKZr1oHeBmawype98kcBWZ_lq-E] if you haven't
Strangerville Live Mr. Hooper First of all, come to Strangerville Live THIS FRIDAY. (November 8 at 8:00 PM in Salt Lake City) Look at these hot people who will be telling stories: And
Podcast Episodes Episode 99: Mr. Hooper This time in Strangerville, the Mormons are stalking Eli and Meg will not help. Also, the backstory of the death of Sesame Street’s curmudgeonly shopkeeper. Segment Mr. Hooper, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/
Ridiculous Jack-O-Lantern We carved pumpkins on Tuesday because I'm a go-getter. They were beautiful. True masterpieces. I'm like you, and everyone else ever in the history of the
House Let It Snow We woke up to a snowstorm this morning, which is Skylar's actual vision of heaven. Mine: I'm greeted by a woman making flour tortillas. We become
Ridiculous Queer Eye Look. Do I need glasses? No, I do not. Do I want them? Obviously I do, because they are cute and trendy and I think they make me look smart.
Nostalgia Snuffy This time in Strangerville, we’re sweeping the clouds away. Segment Snuffy, by Eli McCann (with contributions by Nicole Kragt, Alanna Coca, Laura Lacko, Catherine Yepsen, and Brice Laris, and
