Someone asked me what I did for a living the other day. I paused for a second. I always pause … More
Tag: life
The Slumbering Beast
I’m building a computer! Computers have been a hobby of mine for as long as I can remember. Actually, I … More
Change is Nature’s Handmaiden
I’ve been reading Mark Twain’s “Roughing It”, and it’s good for the soul. Let me share a particularly poignant passage. … More
Musings from the Wilderness – Day One
My first day in the Alaskan wilderness
Making The Most
We live in an age of unparalleled comfort. Compared to our ancestors, life has never been easier. Sure, we have … More
Today on All Things Considered
I don’t listen to NPR much these days. Nothing against NPR, I don’t listen to anything much these days. If … More
the walking drum
since I last posted, some incredible things have happened. The Amazon “Breakthrough Novel Award” officially began February 16th at midnight, … More
Saturday Morning
I’ve been having trouble sleeping all week, waking up early for interviews and for work. “Early” is a relative term, … More