Stories of Suspense with a Sense of Humor
A new book is making the rounds of popularity in the circles where I hang out (Twitter and Substack) as writer after writer proclaims the book’s awesomeness. It’s Slow Productivity by Cal Newport, and I’m never going to read it. It’s not that I think the book is a bunch of hooey. On the contrary, … Read more
I try to plan my months, weeks, and days. Every morning, I pick out stuff to get done, and mostly I make progress, chipping away at my novels, humor, and essays. Then a tick walks across my face at three o’clock in the morning and my world quickly shifts. The tick woke me up about … Read more
It’s spring break for most schools here in Lansing, so it’s quiet at the office and quiet in the hood. A lot of people I know have traveled to Florida. Good for them. May they find fun in the sun, and enjoy a good book on the beach. Reading on the beach is not my … Read more
On the evening of the most recent Picayune, exactly two weeks ago, I was in my basement exercising and threw out my back. It was a pulled muscle and I felt the fibers tear as the pain exploded and sent me to my knees. Luckily, I was near one of the support posts holding up … Read more
It’s Valentines Day, which is a nice holiday for adults with a romantic partner, but kind of bonkers for everyone else, especially school kids. I was in Target picking up chocolate as a gift for my wife (“Hey big spender…” 💘) and was reminded of how parents have to scramble nowadays for the performative romance … Read more