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I went to Venezuela once. They were still a democracy then.
Back in the mid-1980s (1983, to be specific) I was laid off from my first professional position as a geoscientist
F.r.i.e.n.d.s: Secrets and Lies on a Sitcom (vs. Real Life)
I’ve been thinking about sitcoms lately. I’ve never been a big sitcom watcher, but one I did watch religiously was
The Rocky Letters
I received some devastating news this past weekend. After sending an old grad school friend an email birthday greeting, one
Art and Artifice: Sneak Peak No. 4
[Below is Chapter 7, titled “Life With a Toddler,” from my recently released book, Art and Artifice: A Memoir. You can
Art and Artifice: Sneak Peak No. 3
[Below is Chapter 3, titled “Infatuation,” from my recently released book, Art and Artifice: A Memoir. You can read Chapter 1
Getting Fired Sucks (Especially When It’s a Lifestyle Choice)
I got fired from the first job I ever had. I was 16 years old and working at a Hardee’s
Art and Artifice: Sneak Peak No. 2
[Below is Chapter 2, titled “A Few Months Earlier,” from my recently released book, Art and Artifice: A Memoir. You can
Art and Artifice: Sneak Peak No. 1
[Below is Chapter 1, titled “September 2003,” from my recently released book, Art and Artifice: A Memoir. You can read
The Tragedy of Gene Hackman
A few weeks ago I watched my worst nightmare play out in the news, first as a notification on my
Bad Christmas Gifts: Silent Suffering through the Dogs, Misfires, and Lead Balloons
We’ve all been there. Been on the receiving end of misinformed, clueless, or simply lazy gift givers. Or we’ve watched
Buying Art, Trusting Our Instincts, and Playing the Long Game
A few weeks ago I found out I have a valuable piece of artwork in my household. Not something I
Kill an Owl to Save an Owl? What’s Wrong With This Picture?
On April 9, I received an email from the specialty company I buy bird seed from: Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.,
Life in the Land of 25% Totality
Well, I’ve got timing, you’ve got to give me that! I live in Texas for 44 years, and the minute
Christmas 2023: Three Shades of Grief
In July I wrote that I was preparing for a cross-country move from Houston, Texas to Washington state. The real
Notes on A(nother) Move
Yes, you read that right. I’m moving. Again. This is number 16. By mid-August I will no longer be a
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