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Let the Games Begin
The Friday Newsletter's in an Olympic mood--and I've got an old family recipe for summer, a French-inspired cocktail, great music, pets and more!
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High Hopes
Indulge me in a bout of stubborn optimism
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Where are you running off to?
Don't worry, I'm not tracking you down. I'm just making conversation (and also a big sandwich and a cocktail).
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Scott Hines
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A Few Great Books That Weren't on the New York Times' List
Call it the ACBN Plus-Ten.
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Scott Hines
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I Don't Need To Know
A summer grilling favorite, a boozy dessert drink, some killer shoegaze, an uncomfortably relevant book, a fun game and more: it's the ACBN Friday…
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Scott Hines
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11 Short Essays on Food and Drink, California Edition
I'm back from vacation and I've got thoughts
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Scott Hines
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June 2024

Chasing Summer
It's the first Friday of summer, and I'm looking back.
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Scott Hines
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Adulthood: Expectation vs. Reality
I really thought there'd be more ninjas and quicksand
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Scott Hines
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I Don't Want To Miss a Thing
The Friday Newsletter is in full Dad Mode this week with a spicy vegetable side, a robust cocktail, terrific music, a fun book, a big dumb movie and…
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Scott Hines
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What Dads Really Want
The ACBN knows, and is here to help.
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Scott Hines
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In My Grandpa Era
In which I effuse about beans, drink some gin and complain about sporting events that start too late
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I Have a Very Stupid and Important Question To Ask You
Because it's Monday morning and I think you *want* to be asked a stupid question
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