the writer's deskApr 3, 2022

National Find a Rainbow Day

National Find a Rainbow Day. Did you know that today is National Find a Rainbow Day ? Neither did I. Turns out that Aristotle was really into them, as was Seneca the Younger and…

life at homeFeb 13, 2022

Supreme Ruler of the Universe

Newton is Jenn's cat. He's been through many moves in his life—I couldn't say how many, Jenn would know—heck, in the last couple of years that Jenn and I have been together, we've…

life at homeFeb 18, 2022

One Of The Morning People

Everything is better in the morning. Coffee is better. Bacon and eggs are better. Pancakes, while delicious anytime, are better in the morning. Sunrises are better in the morning;…

the writer's deskFeb 22, 2022

The Universe Wants What The Universe Wants

4:13 AM. This is the time my brain keeps telling me to wake up for the past few weeks by giving me deep and meaningful thoughts to ponder. Thoughts so deep and meaningful they…

life at homeApr 16, 2022

Pawlitzer Prize for Lifetime Literary Achievement

It is my pleasure to write the letter of recommendation for Newton MacLean . In no way am I being forced or coerced to write this. Newton is more than just a fine cat. He is a cat…