top of page
Search
Wait, I'm doing this for free??
Despite my own employment journey having the stability of Michael J. Fox’s neurological system, I’m not accepting payment in return for...
hamiltonseejones
May 14, 20242 min read


The other side of mindfulness
It's hard not to laugh a little when I hear about people “practicing mindfulness”, like were you just walking around, engaging with the...
hamiltonseejones
May 9, 20244 min read


Moontower Comedy Fest is more marathon than fest
Moontower Comedy Fest is a marathon for all involved. For the organizers– undoubtedly, for the performers who are often booked at...
hamiltonseejones
Apr 24, 20248 min read


Franklin BBQ X Lost Vape Collab
Electronic cigarette company Lost Vape announces partnership with barbecue royalty Aaron Franklin to release barbecue flavored disposable...
hamiltonseejones
Apr 12, 20241 min read


Development doesn't need your help (but conservation does)
You are reading this on a screen. I am typing this on a screen. The subject of humans directing their attention to screens, thus limiting...
hamiltonseejones
Mar 29, 20242 min read


Conspiracy: Donald Trump is actually a group of people
The results from the 2016 United States Presidential election revealed that the American public had elected a twitter bot as their...
hamiltonseejones
Mar 18, 20242 min read


Highlander Odyssey
During our daughter’s fifth birthday party at one of those trampoline park emporiums, I was telling our friend Philip about how our...
hamiltonseejones
Mar 6, 20249 min read


Overcoming Generational Gastrointestinal Trauma
OR: A Hate Read for the Food Loving Texan. As the summer relentingly drew to a close, my wife and I took our kids to stay with some...
hamiltonseejones
Feb 20, 20248 min read


That time Roy Bedichek killed his neighbor
A few months ago, I took the opportunity to familiarize myself with some of the classic Texan literary forefathers such as Roy Bedichek...
hamiltonseejones
Jan 24, 20244 min read


Odd Duck Restaurant Review (4 out of 5 stars)
Back in October, my wife and I made a reservation for seats at the bar at Odd Duck for our eighth anniversary. Odd Duck has been a...
hamiltonseejones
Jan 18, 20242 min read


The Unsolicited Kayak Instructor of Town Lake (For NRS Duct Tape Diaries)
Town Lake was renamed Lady Bird Lake in 2007 in honor of the former first lady, regionally renowned for conservation and philanthropic...
hamiltonseejones
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Drive Funky
Have you ever been driving and someone pulls a move so egregious it moves you beyond spicy words learned under the car and just leaves...
-
Sep 23, 20224 min read


Upper Black River, MI
Upon arrival at the cottage, one of the first things I noticed was the water level was higher than usual in Black Lake. The gears started...
-
Aug 1, 20216 min read


The thousand yard stare of incongruity
I started my time at Texas State married, with a one-year-old. Not many other students do, and that difference is unequivocally present....
-
Nov 16, 20192 min read


Why I’m Excited to Teach My Daughter That the Mona Lisa Isn’t That Good.
Being a college student and a parent at the same time makes you consider both (contrasting?) lifestyles in a different light. In one way,...
-
Nov 8, 20192 min read


Parenting Paraphernalia Review
There are a lot of pointless parenting products out there. Similar to the manipulative and conniving wedding industry, a lot (read: all)...
-
Oct 10, 20192 min read


Parent on Parent Harassment
A well worn banality is that parenting is hard. What people talk less about though, is that parenting in front of other parents is what...
-
Sep 28, 20192 min read


This is Undergrad Dad
My name is Hamilton. I’m 27 years old, married to an incredible woman, we have a child together, and I’ve decided to return to college to...
-
Sep 13, 20191 min read
bottom of page