Note: This was published on May 19, 2020 and a lot has changed since then. I think I need to preface this with saying that since I am fairly antisocial these last few months have not been all that different than normal life. On normal weekdays my wife and I wake up and get ready… Continue Reading
Originally posted January 29, 2018. Updated July 26, 2018, Nov 5, 2018, and March 21, 2019. Let’s not bury the lede: it’s not travel hacking. It’s “signing up for credit cards to get reward point bonuses for free or discounted airfare and hotels.” Whew! Not as sexy, I know, but it’s reality. Now let me… Continue Reading
Here are the last two years: Okay, Okayer, Okayest – My Favorites of 2016 Best, Better, Bestest – My Favorites of 2015 Gotta keep on theme with the title, ya know? In general, 2017 was a pretty good year. That’s a lie. Mentally, it was probably the worst year I’ve ever had and it prompted… Continue Reading
The thing about tolerance is that even if you are a compassionate, empathetic individual, tolerance is not a blanket requirement. You do not, under any circumstances, have to tolerate those who are intolerant. Some people recommend ignoring them. Some people recommend forgiving them. Some people recommend turning the other cheek and giving them carte blanche… Continue Reading
I just launched TheHappyLetter.com. One short story or anecdote daily, smile included. I hope you like it. Continue Reading
I may be late to the party, but it’s nice to reflect on some good things once in a while. (Here’s my list from last year.) Probably more than once in a while, but besides 2016 not being a good year politically it was also a worse year personally. So let’s start: Gravitational waves! Solar power!… Continue Reading
Wed. Nov 9, 2016. 4:18pm I know, I know. “Bigotry wins. Misogyny wins. Science denying wins. Egalitarianism loses. Being brash, rude, mean and divisive is the new normal. The Electoral College is broken.” Etc, etc. I’m not sure I completely believe all of that — maybe Trump is a genius, he’s really a centrist, and he… Continue Reading
Update Nov 9, 2016: WOW. Sorry, America, we didn’t do our jobs well enough. But the youth will prevail. Eventually. Believe me, people are saying this is the best poem ever and it’s already winning all the greatest awards. There is nobody who respects poetry more than I do and what you’re about to read… Continue Reading
Before I begin, if you’re a US citizen then register to vote. Between the registration deadline and voting day you might have a change of heart. There are lots of places to check if you’re registered and they can help you if you’re not. Here’s one: https://plz.vote/r/1qfe6k Depending on how many years you’ve been following… Continue Reading