Elliott on Static Made by Jeffrey Inscho

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:21:01 -0400

Watched: Bugonia 🍿

Elliott recommended this one. Loved it. Hope it cleans up at the Academy Awards.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:11:55 -0400

Solid 10k run through the campus of Penn State University this morning. It’s family weekend and we are here visiting Elliott.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:02:43 -0400

Just signed up for the Nittany Valley Half Marathon, taking place December 7th on the campus of Penn State University where Elliott is a student. It’s been over a year since I’ve raced and I’m looking forward to getting back out there. Will be cool to have Elliott there to cheer me on too!

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 07:20:01 -0400

Quick day trip with the family to State College yesterday. We stopped by the Blue and White game at Beaver Stadium after Adeline’s morning soccer game and spent some time cruising around campus so Elliott has a lay of the land when he lands there this fall. Also: ice cream from the creamery!!

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 06:59:21 -0400

Elliott is nearing HS graduation and preparing to head off to college, so I feel like it’s important that he leave home with some cultural prerequisites. Lately we’ve been binging 1990s cinema together.

Last week we watched The Big Lebowski and The Usual Suspects, and last night it was Fight Club.

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:18:20 -0400

Awesome day on the slopes with Elliott. High 20s. Bluebird skies.

Next-Generation Journalism

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:00:44 -0400

I’m posting today with some exciting family news: my son Elliott has been accepted to the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University where he’ll study journalism starting in the Fall of 2025.

The timing of his entrance into the field of journalism and media couldn’t be more important. We’re living at a time when the very nature of information sharing is being reshaped by technology, economics and politics. That change is coming from all angles. While traditional newsrooms and media outlets are facing unprecedented challenges, the need for skilled, ethical journalists who dedicate themselves to telling the truth has never been more vital to society.

As Elliott gets ready to join the class of ‘29 at Bellisario, I’m thinking a lot about the journalists who helped shape our understanding of the world and how he might join their ranks - from Woodward & Bernstein, to the emergence of cable news networks in the ’90s, to the more recent work of born-digital outlets like 404 Media that are reinventing the industry through revolutionary journalistic operating models. Each of these examples require skilled journalists willing to dig deeper, ask tough questions, innovate in the face of obstacles, and be brave when telling truth to power.

The challenges facing modern journalists are daunting and real. Misinformation. Media silos. AI slop. Economic and political pressures. It’s going to be hard, but seeing Elliott’s passion for this field gives me hope and fills me with pride. I’ve always tried to leverage a mindset where challenges present opportunities, and I hope I’ve instilled that in him. His generation understands intuitively how digital information flows, and it’s exciting to me that a new guard will be equipped with tools, instincts and ingenuity to flip these current challenges into opportunities that will benefit society.

To all the current and future journalists out there: keep asking questions, keep digging for truth, and keep telling the stories that need to be told. The world needs the next generation of journalists and I’m so proud Elliott will be among them.

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:51:31 -0400

The Mastodon toots from Merlin Mann the other day have prompted me to spin my Elliott Smith collection tonight. A perfect dark, winter night for it. The copy of XO is signed!

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 22:24:12 -0400

Friday night lights! The first game of Elliott’s senior year season is in the books and they came home with the win. Shaler Titans 20, Butler Tornadoes 14. I’m a proud papa bear.

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Steelers training camp game at Heinz Field

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Lots of fun exploring Savanah, GA, while on our way to Florida. The kids had never seen a phone booth before and I had the most amazing Father’s Day brunch…chicken and waffle tacos!

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 13:00:00 -0400

Elliott and Henry

Sat, 14 Oct 2017 12:00:00 -0400

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 12:00:00 -0400

Elliott in Times Square, New York

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 12:00:00 -0400

Taking in the solar eclipse

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:00:00 -0400

The cover of our next album.

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 13:00:00 -0400

His & her’s pinewood derby cars

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 13:00:00 -0400

2016 Inscho Family Xmas Tree

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 12:00:00 -0400

We received a very thoughtful email from Elliott’s 4th grade teacher. She praised him for being compassionate with a classmate who is hearing-impaired. I am thankful that we are raising such a kind and thoughtful and compassionate little man.

Sat, 10 Sep 2016 12:00:00 -0400

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:00:00 -0400

Elliott is all set for his first football game. Let’s go Little Titans!

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 12:00:00 -0400

Family weekend in Washington DC to see the cherry blossoms

Sat, 13 Feb 2016 13:00:00 -0400

Elliott and I had a great time building his pinewood derby car. He won Scout Favorite!

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 13:00:00 -0400

A Xmas duet with Elliott

Sun, 09 Aug 2015 12:00:00 -0400

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:01:00 -0400

Elliott learning that when you mess with the bull, sometimes you get the horns.

Sat, 06 Jun 2015 12:00:00 -0400

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:00:00 -0400

Elliott exploring Google Cardboard

Sat, 11 Oct 2014 16:05:00 -0400

Elliott and Adeline killing time at a wedding reception.

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 12:00:00 -0400

Elliott’s first Steeler game! Also his first time hearing the F word! 500 level FTW!

Thu, 07 Aug 2014 12:01:00 -0400

Elliott fishing in the Gulf

Sun, 29 Jun 2014 12:00:00 -0400

First time driving at the range

Sun, 22 Dec 2013 13:00:00 -0400

Stunnas

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Photobombed by LARPers

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Family hike at Ohiopyle for Jilly’s birthday. It was sooo hot.

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Elliott got his own library card. Here’s to a great future of reading books.

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Bonita Beach Birthday for me

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Flag football

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Neighborhood family walk

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

We finally finished it!

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0400

Father and son guitar hero

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:00:00 -0400

We had a white Thanksgiving, the first I can remember. Elliott and I were out early trying to catch the snowflakes on our tongues. The gentle blanket of snow added a layer of comfort to the day.

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400

Elliott and Mr. Steve

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0400

Our first visit to the Pittsburgh Zoo

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0400

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:00:00 -0400

Cabin fever.

Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400

Elliott is his favorite playground apparatus. He can’t wait to go to school!

Father's Day #1

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 13:00:00 -0400

Rounding the corner to my first Father’s Day is kind of blowing my mind. All my life, Father’s Day has been something I’ve associated strictly with my Dad. Both Grandfathers passed early on in my life, so up until now, this day has been basically exclusive to my father. Granted, the last few years have entailed not much more than a phone call.

And now it’s kind of about me, too. The thought that Elliott will someday greet me on the morning of the 3rd Sunday in June with a “Happy Father’s Day” and a World’s Greatest Dad coffee mug makes my heart smile.

I can’t believe I never understood this stuff before.

So this should be a nice weekend. Don’t really have much planned – and I like it that way. Happy Father’s Day to any Dads who happen to read this. Enjoy the day. It’s all about you.

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:00:00 -0400

I’m going to try to make these entries more frequently because these early days in Elliott’s life should be documented. Maybe someday he’ll enjoy going back through these posts and reading about my perspectives on being a father. Kind of a public commentary from my point of view on his life.

It’s just the boys tonight. Bachelor night #1 means an easy dinner for everyone (JEFFREY, MONTY, ELLIOTT). Jilly is out picking up some clothes because she says none of hers fit. She could wear a burlap sack and I would still think she looks great. It’s good for her to get out, though. She’s home all day with Elliott and needs to experience some alone/adult time. Distance is healthy sometimes. Plus it gives me the oportunity to indoctrinate Elliott with good tunes.

Now playing: BRA!D’s Frame & Canvas. We’re off to rock.

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:00:00 -0400

I’m a father. Elliott Lucas Inscho born 05.25.07 at 7:22 PM. Seven pounds, seven ounces and 21 1/4 inches. More to come.