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Eric Spitz

Mar 5
12 min

Two Weeks out West: A Flashback Series

The trip ended up being more profound than we could have ever anticipated, and both felt the need to document it.

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Finding a Deeper Meaning in Super Bowl Sunday

Eric Spitz

Feb 9
3 min

Finding a Deeper Meaning in Super Bowl Sunday

Football specifics aside, Super Bowl Sunday is a special day for reasons much bigger than the sport itself.

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Eric Spitz

Jan 25
2 min

2021 Goals Update: January

I hope you all have been staying safe during the strange times we're still facing, and that you've been working diligently on your goals.

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Eric Spitz

Jan 11
9 min

Indiana - A Marathon in Every State

Looking back on it, this entire string of events is quite possibly the most I've ever crammed into a short 48 hour period.

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Eric Spitz

Jan 4
7 min

The Hidden Power of Setting Goals

Small steps need to be taken daily in order for the goals to be obtained, which is why I find writing them down so powerful.

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Eric Spitz

Dec 28, 2020
4 min

Top Five Films of 2020

As a whole, 2020 was a good year for film, even if the experience viewing them was different.

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Keeping Holiday Traditions in an Ever-changing World

Eric Spitz

Dec 21, 2020
3 min

Keeping Holiday Traditions in an Ever-changing World

Traditions never really die, they just evolve into something different.

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Eric Spitz

Dec 14, 2020
5 min

Top Ten Holiday Films of All Time

Tis the season to judge films on their ability to spread the holiday spirit.

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Five Essential Nontraditional Holiday Films (Other Than Die Hard)

Eric Spitz

Dec 7, 2020
4 min

Five Essential Nontraditional Holiday Films (Other Than Die Hard)

The narrative isn't traditional, but the spirit of the season can still be found beneath the non-conventional exterior.

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Eric Spitz

Nov 30, 2020
9 min

New Jersey - A Marathon in Every State

I didn't know much about the Garden State prior to venturing there. I didn't even know it was nicknamed the Garden State.

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Eric Spitz

Nov 23, 2020
4 min

Five Things I'm Thankful for in 2020

With a heavy weight of sadness and uncertainty still looming this year, we need hope and positivity more than ever.

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Eric Spitz

Nov 16, 2020
3 min

Weighing Expectations Against Reality

This was just another reminder to focus on the elements of life we have control over, and learn to adapt to the elements in which we don't.

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Eric Spitz

Nov 9, 2020
6 min

Oregon - A Marathon in Every State

Things don't always work out for a reason, or at least that's what I tell myself.

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Eric Spitz

Oct 19, 2020
4 min

Finding Reality in Fantasy Football

I need to keep reminding myself that fantasy sports should be taken at face value, and should serve primarily as a source of entertainment.

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Eric Spitz

Oct 12, 2020
7 min

Top Five Cities to Visit in Fall

Most of my traveling experiences are done in the fall to soak in the spirit of the season from as many different vantage points as possible.

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Five Horror Films Currently Streaming to Watch in October

Eric Spitz

Oct 5, 2020
3 min

Five Horror Films Currently Streaming to Watch in October

With Spooky Season now in full swing, there’s no better time than now to throw on a good horror flick to get the blood pumping.

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Experiencing an Engagement at 12,000 Feet

Eric Spitz

Jul 27, 2020
5 min

Experiencing an Engagement at 12,000 Feet

The unfamiliar cultures and the thrill of what’s waiting around the next bend is an addictive thing to experience.

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Eric Spitz

Jun 29, 2020
8 min

Colorado - A Marathon in Every State

It’s funny to think that the proceeding string of events all started with a Google search.

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Eric Spitz

Jun 22, 2020
5 min

Moving in Tandem with Life's Currents

This past week has been exhausting for me.

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Black Films Matter: Five Must-see Features

Eric Spitz

Jun 16, 2020
4 min

Black Films Matter: Five Must-see Features

I wanted to write a piece from the perspective of powerful films that both educate, and offer a perspective that most are unfamiliar with.

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