Dead and dead but still breathing
My piece in this month’s Story Collider magazine deals with my death and my other death, and how they may have saved my life. If you’re a person who likes…
A minute of infant cuteness
While attending Literary Death Match at the Brattleboro Literary Festival, our infant son spent the evening in the hotel room with my in-laws. At one point they sent us this…
She likes a little story
My daughter stayed with friends this weekend while my wife and I attended the Brattleboro Literary Festival. When we told her that she would be sleeping over their house, she…
First family game night!
Growing up in family in which the concept of family game night did not exist (and was not even imagined), this was both unexpected and glorious for me.
Smiles for rainy day
Is it raining where you are? If so, I have the perfect cure for the rainy day blues.
Skipping
I’m coming out in favor of skipping. I’m serious. Have you actually tried skipping lately? I was skipping down the deserted streets of Brattleboro, Vermont late last night, and it…
This is the single greatest technological achievement in all of human history.
The march of technology, from the first sparks of fire to the microprocessors of today, have led us to this moment of technological achievement. We have put human beings on…
Eliminate your commute
Earlier this week I was interviewed about my rather meandering lifelong career path and asked what advice I might give in terms of building a successful career. I had a…
Spite is right
I’ve often said that spite is the best reason to do anything. Here is further evidence of this fact: British scientist John Gurdon is told by his high school teacher…
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