I’m jealous of Pennsylvania. I really am. It’s a state that has a lot of heft to it. A surplus of culture, if you will. There are a lot of things going on there. It’s a state bookended by two legitimately great American cities in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, with amazing…

Note: 50 States, 50 Beers. This is my project for 2021: one beer from every state in the Union. That sounds simple, right? After a COVID-related delay (more on that coming to this Medium page later), we’re back on the beer train with the Beaver State of Oregon. Oregon —…

Note: 50 States, 50 Beers. This is my project for 2021: one beer from every state in the Union. That sounds simple, right? I’ve said it before: it’s not cool being from Connecticut. Every other state has something. Wyoming? Yellowstone. Delaware? Hey, man, it’s TINY, and it’s got all those…

Note: 50 States, 50 Beers. This is my project for 2021: one beer from every state in the Union. That sounds simple, right? I think most of my impressions of Michigan came from constantly watching “Home Improvement” episodes as a kid. In my mind, Michigan is a state of grunty…

Note: 50 States, 50 Beers. This is my project for 2021: one beer from every state in the Union. That sounds simple, right? If you took about a five-minute stroll due north from where I lived in Vernon, New Jersey, you’d cross the border into New York state. We may…

Note: 50 States, 50 Beers. This is my project for 2021: one beer from every state in the Union. That sounds simple, right? Montana, it seems, is having a moment. In recent years, its population has grown so much that it might even pick up a brand-new congressional district with…

Note: 50 States, 50 Beers. This is my project for 2021: one beer from every state in the Union. That sounds simple, right? I love Vermont. I love everything about it. In fact, it’s probably my favorite state. I have a lot of ties there; my uncle ran hotels in…

When I started this whole thing, I didn’t even think about the timing of it. It wasn’t until a week or so in that I realized Shit, the last day of this will come right up against The Anniversary. It’s a weird day, tomorrow. I always have a hard time…

You’re supposed to sleep better with Whole 30. I did the last time — that was a big reason why I did it. I went from having terrible sleep scores (according to my FitBit, in the 60s and 70s consistently) to reaching the high 80s. I was sleeping better than…