Don’t Blink

It’s my birthday today. I stumbled upon this short piece I wrote many years ago, on another birthday, when I … More

of damsels in distress

It’s impossible to be dignified when you’re at the dentist’s. It doesn’t matter who you are–the biggest business magnate, the … More

Identity is a fluid, unconscious thing. It changes with age, with experiences…it’s shaped by so many factors, many of which … More

“Oh, okay, fun, good food” My mother died on Sunday, June 11, and this was her last text message to … More

Someone asked me what I did for a living the other day. I paused for a second. I always pause … More

I’m building a computer! Computers have been a hobby of mine for as long as I can remember. Actually, I … More

I’ve been reading Mark Twain’s “Roughing It”, and it’s good for the soul. Let me share a particularly poignant passage. … More

My first day in the Alaskan wilderness

We live in an age of unparalleled comfort. Compared to our ancestors, life has never been easier. Sure, we have … More

I don’t listen to NPR much these days. Nothing against NPR, I don’t listen to anything much these days. If … More