Fleeting beauty
I am staring out my office window at the most gorgeous Japanese maple tree. The leaves are this absolutely brilliant red, streaked with a fiery …Read More
Category Archives: Miscellany
Friday miscellany: Random updates
On the plus side, I didn't get stuck in O'Hare this week. Unfortunately, I haven't been sleeping that well. Theoretically the time change will create …Read More
Friday miscellany: An abundance of cheese (and why I should not fly through O’Hare)
I am posting here a little later than I often do on Friday because I am just back at my desk now. My business trip …Read More
Friday miscellany: Just muddling through
On some level it was a productive week. I have a draft of Tranquility by Tuesday, all in one document, with all the bits introducing …Read More
Friday miscellany: The madness of 7 a.m.
I have an upcoming Before Breakfast episode that talks about that morning ideal of enjoying a whole, uninterrupted cup of coffee, preferably while sitting down. …Read More
Friday miscellany: Settling in
The new school year brings new rhythms, but I feel like this week -- the first full week of classes -- we are settling in. …Read More
Friday miscellany: Portland, Patreon, virtual talks…
It has been a week. I made it back home from my first business trip in ages last night. I went to Portland, Maine, which …Read More
Home renovation update
There is dust everywhere. The house smells like paint. A truck comes to pick up the dumpster frequently. On the plus side, we've paid for …Read More
Friday miscellany: Slow starts
Just a quick post as I am typing this in my basement at 6:30 a.m. The bad news is the toddler was up at 5:15 …Read More