Brien Puff

Culture shock

Published on October 26, 2018November 8, 2018 by Puff

As previously mentioned, I’ve recently moved back to central New York after living in and around Washington, DC, for just over six years. During that time in the Big City, I got used to a number of things that I ended up taking for granted. Living and commuting every day into the heart of the city made me expect certain things, and while I know things like dealing with a packed train or having hundreds of restaurant options aren’t true for everyone in the world, I came to expect them for myself.

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A Long Game’s Night: A Short History of the World Series at Night

Published on October 25, 2018November 8, 2018 by Puff

While talking with some friends earlier this week, I came to what I consider a stunning realization: as an adult, I’ve never watched more than a few innings of the World Series, outside of my Mets in 2015 and the Cubs’ historic run in 2016. This, as a huge baseball fan, was astounding for me to put together. Continue reading “A Long Game’s Night: A Short History of the World Series at Night” →

Getting back

Published on October 23, 2018November 8, 2018 by Puff

Two months later, here we are.

So many changes! The past two months have been among the most stressful in my life, but they’re all for the better. My partner and I packed everything up, sold our home, and moved from the nation’s capital to the nation’s salt potato capital, Syracuse, New York. Continue reading “Getting back” →

Around the World in New York State

Published on July 30, 2018November 8, 2018 by Puff

Way back in 2009, I drove with some friends to Montreal to celebrate the end of college. Before reaching the border via I-81, we passed the town of Mexico, NY. That name has stuck with me ever since. The fact that there’s a town called Mexico so near the border with Canada is high levels of hilarious to me. Continue reading “Around the World in New York State” →

Farm to Fork: A Short History of Food-based Minor League Baseball Team Names

Published on June 5, 2018November 8, 2018 by Puff

Food and minor league baseball have always had a connection. After all, a good concession stand is a great way to draw people out to the ballpark when rosters keep changing and any players doing really well could be promoted at any time. So, in order to generate interest, create excitement, and instill a sense of local pride, many teams have started changing their names for a game or two to honor a local food. Continue reading “Farm to Fork: A Short History of Food-based Minor League Baseball Team Names” →

Why am I starting a blog / Why I am starting a blog

Published on May 1, 2018November 8, 2018 by Puff

This is something I really believe: in a general sense, there’s not much of a good reason for me to be starting a blog. Continue reading “Why am I starting a blog / Why I am starting a blog” →