by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jun 16, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
A fried English breakfast, courtesy of George Ames. Born and raised in Southeast London, I moved to the U.S. at 26 and have now spent nearly half my life as an American citizen. Despite this, the ongoing World Cup often prompts questions about my loyalties. As a...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jun 11, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
I got a text from a colleague asking “are you doing okay this morning?” at 7:45 a.m. today. Fair question. I’ve been wearing a Victor Wembanyama jersey to the office all week in celebration of the Spurs’ run. Last night they were up by 29...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jun 8, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
Britain’s Amelia Dimoldenberg did a brilliant interview with Paul McCartney last week as part of her web series, Chicken Shop Date. The highlight is a moment where she asks him if he advises her to take drugs, and he says, “we’ll talk.” I’ve been reading a book called...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jun 2, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
Churches are undergoing a resurgence. With so much disinformation circulating, people are looking for something more authentic. They want to connect with a deeper purpose. These lost spiritual seekers are also looking for institutions with deep histories and strong...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | May 25, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
For those following media, puns are the new black. Fran Hoepfner with Vulture, for example, captured Twitter’s heart on May 6 with this beautiful headline pun 👆🏻 about the Frankenstein star, Jacob Elordi’s, withdrawal from Cannes. It’s very good indeed and far from...
