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
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
When I first decided to become a writer, at the age of 17, I suffered from Dunning-Kruger Effect about writing. If you’re not familiar, Dunning-Kruger means your ignorant about, or bad at, something, but you think you’re excellent at it. It’s a cognitive bias that twists your self-assessment about a thing. I was ignorant about … Read more
This past weekend, the Detroit Lions lost a tough game in the playoffs. It was more like a collapse, as they had momentum and swagger all through the first half. It was their game to win. After decades without a playoff victory, this seemed their year. I joined with the community to hope that they … Read more