Why this hurricane season felt off

One quiet season for U.S. impacts does not mean climate scientists were wrong. It means that we got lucky. Scientists predicted favorable conditions for intense hurricanes, and we got three Category 5 hurricanes.

Blink and you might miss it: The NBA’s whirlwinded return

Still, for all the noise and maneuvering behind the scenes, the heart of this opening week has been basketball itself: vibrant, unpredictable, and full of momentum.

On writing

It is human nature to create, to dream, to strive, and while I may feel silly sometimes talking to friends in “loftier” or more stable career paths, I still feel the drive to write, to sing, to scream, to learn.