Three brothers are wandering through a desert when they come across a merchant who has lost his camel… It sounds like the beginning of a fairy tale.… Read more “Camels and Cliffs”
Beyond Serendipity
My brain is a noisy place. My thoughts yell at each other, vying for my attention. They hopscotch around until I manage to capture one. Only then… Read more “Beyond Serendipity”
Now What?
It would appear that we have a new President-Elect. You are probably not surprised that he isn’t my first choice. So it goes. No matter where you are… Read more “Now What?”
Define Provenance
Where do we come from? It’s a question with a million answers. Some choose biological rationality; some seek the answer from a great divinity; others dodge the… Read more “Define Provenance”
Literary in Love: The 5 Best Places to Read in Seattle
In case you haven’t gathered, I love to read. Few things in life are as gladdening as good book on a rainy day. Paired with a exquisitely brewed… Read more “Literary in Love: The 5 Best Places to Read in Seattle”
Ruining Reputations: A Tale of Two Weekends
Never judge a book by its cover. Or a city by its television coverage. So the saying goes (sort of). But reputations exist for a reason. Almost… Read more “Ruining Reputations: A Tale of Two Weekends”
Opt-In Democracy
I want to be upfront about this post: some of the opinions I express here are going to be unpopular. You might not like them. Some of… Read more “Opt-In Democracy”
This Numerical Life
On a scale of 1 to 5, how happy are you? Do you immediately jump to a 5, totally confident that you are the happiest person in… Read more “This Numerical Life”
The Loneliness Choice
The line between solitude and loneliness is formidable. The two appear identical in so many ways, but diverge at their most basic foundations. I thrive in my… Read more “The Loneliness Choice”
Weighty Words
It was prophetic of me to declare 2016 “the year of the written word.” My love of both writing and reading has enriched my life this year.… Read more “Weighty Words”
