Writing
Game Playing
Back in 1977 I was reading our local newspaper – this was pre-Internet, so there was probably nothing on television – and I ran across an article talking about new game that was just released. As I recall, the article Read more
Fiction
At The Crossroads
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t have regrets. I know I have my share. Some are little. Small things done poorly. People I hurt or wounded with words or deeds. Things I did that brought pain either directly or indirectly Read more
Writing
What’s in a Name?
In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the young lovers meet and fall in love. At one point Juliet says: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other name would smell as sweet.” I grew up not liking Read more
Writing
The Importance of Stories
Years ago I recall hearing something on NPR from Story Corps. I’ve heard several of these over the years, but while I don’t recall the specifics, I recall being riveted by one person telling a story that was relevant to Read more
Writing
What can we learn from an ounce of spit?
Where do I come from? Who am I? Where am I going? Past. Present. Future. Seems like those are the questions we often ask ourselves but are often hard to answer. Where do I come from is both hard and Read more
Writing
My First Computer
There is no question my life would have been very different if I hadn’t discovered personal computers. My first interaction was in 1978 when a kid in my Social Studies class (the amazing Mr. Fries – pronounced Freeze) brought in Read more
Fiction
Storm Affront
It wasn’t clear how it happened. Looking back at the records, we know that there was a large electrical storm that took place over our town and, at the same time, somewhere in southern California. After things returned to normal, Read more
Writing
Getting Started
Well, I’m already late on getting started with this, but at least now it’s started… Sometimes, as the years comes to an end, I get sucked in to the notion of reflection and resolutions. Usually I’m pretty rational. I know Read more
Personal
Manly Roadtrip Adventure – Yellowstone National Park
[Link to photos here] I’m back from my trip to Yellowstone National Park. In the end, I drove just over 2000 miles to get there, poke around and drive back all in about five days. I had a great time. Read more