Another week of early-stage writing on my new shitty first draft. I’m trying this thing where I mostly write chronologically (like a normal person?) and […]
5am, again
5 am and I got out of bed. This is another one of those small miracles, like lake rainbows. It’s been a minute since I’ve […]
Lake Rainbows
Warm and sunny for late November, the wind over Lake Michigan creates giant swells like water in a very, very big bathtub. The trail from […]
Christmas Spirit
It’s been a while since I really got into the Christmas spirit. Our main family holiday migrated to Thanksgiving over the last decade — my […]
Shop Local
I’m shopping local this year. Or, if not local, I’m shopping small business only for holiday gifts. I had to add that last caveat because […]
Thanksgiving 2020
The plates are twice the size of my facePurchased for Thanksgiving feastsTo hold second helpings with the firstYet I go back for more I roll […]
The Fox & The Hound
Has anyone watched The Fox and the Hound recently? You know, that early 80’s Disney movie about the fox and hunting dog who become best […]
Writing Update: Hello Again
It’s been a cool six months since I did a real one of these. After all my reporting on the last sentences of the day, […]
5 ways to practice gratitude at work this week
It’s a short work week! And with Thanksgiving on Thursday, it’s also a good opportunity to practice some extra gratitude in the workplace. Practicing gratitude […]
Apollo
President Kennedy challenged the nation to land astronauts on the moon by the end of the decade. Now it’s up to you to walk in […]