“I’m glad he took our presents. You can’t hurt Christmas, Mr. Mayor, because it isn’t about the… the gifts or the contest or the fancy lights. That’s what Cindy’s been … Continue reading Gracie Lou Who
RunPhD: “Brilliant” thoughts from an 18-mile training run
When you’re running around downtown Portland for several hours on a Saturday morning, lots of thoughts drift through your head. And when its 18 miles of loops, you get 18 … Continue reading RunPhD: “Brilliant” thoughts from an 18-mile training run
#52sparks: A vehicle
I’ve gotten into a discipline where I do not look at the next week’s writing prompt until I complete the previous post. It keeps me focused on one story or … Continue reading #52sparks: A vehicle
Hard Beauty
The shoes on the right are from June 2017. The ones on the left from June 2018. Same brand. Same size. Same lighting (no fancy photoshop here). Just one year … Continue reading Hard Beauty
#52sparks: Something you want to learn
If a picture is worth a thousand words, does that mean I’m done with this blog post? Not quite. The picture above explains the goal, but not the … Continue reading #52sparks: Something you want to learn
The Mirror
“Come on dad. The store is going to close soon.” “Eliza, the store will be open tomorrow and the day after that and the day after that. Besides, I don’t … Continue reading The Mirror
#52 sparks: A holiday
August 24th is Pluto Demotion Day, based on the decision in 2006 to ruin millions of science fair projects. Why is Pluto no longer a planet? The International Astronomical Union … Continue reading #52 sparks: A holiday
Unwanted Learning
Being robbed has taught me a lot of things that I never wanted to learn: How to complete an incident report How locksmiths replace door locks (and how much it … Continue reading Unwanted Learning
#52sparks: An insect
After The Little Mermaid came out in 1989, I spent many many hours in my grandparents’ pool reenacting scenes. Especially with the wave crashing over Ariel just as she hits … Continue reading #52sparks: An insect
All Fall Down
I took this picture randomly last week. I sat stretched out on an office couch, probably avoiding the grading that had just filled my inbox. A new gift fit perfectly … Continue reading All Fall Down
Starting Line Miracles 