The best stuff, picked by someone totally credible.
Short, opinionated lists of movies, books, watches and gear. Board-approved. Shareholder-approved. (Same guy.)
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Best Sights in Philadelphia
Philadelphia's sights, formally evaluated by our Director of Comfortable Shoes. Heavy on history, light on surprises, one excellent run up some steps.
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Best Sights in Boston
Boston's sights, formally evaluated by our Director of Comfortable Shoes. Suspiciously strong results across the board.
Best Sights in New York City
The NYC stops worth the blisters, inspected in person by our Director of Comfortable Shoes.
Best Sights in Philadelphia
Philadelphia's sights, formally evaluated by our Director of Comfortable Shoes. Heavy on history, light on surprises, one excellent run up some steps.
September 2026 Audiobooks: The Hits (and One Miss)
What went through the earbuds this month, which ones earned the Audible credit, and one that's been placed on a performance plan.
Gifts for a Teenager (That They'll Actually Use)
Procurement-approved gifts for teens, vetted against the eye-roll audit.
My Favorite Watch (and Why)
The one on my wrist, the case for it, and who should buy something else.
Top 5 Movies of 2026 (So Far)
Five films that earned the ticket price, ranked by someone with absolutely impeccable credentials.
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Every pick undergoes a rigorous annual review (it takes about four seconds) and gets a rating on our industry-standard 1–5 scale, plus:
- Key Value-Adds: why it made the list.
- Not a Fit For: who should pass, because nothing is for everyone.
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