There were no surprises. The Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit was packed to the gills, most in attendance were nearing retirement, and Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra sounded nothing short … Continue reading I drove 350 miles to see Jeff Lynne, and it was worth every inch
Perfect symmetry—in everything, always. That’s where happiness is found—in the subconscious adjustment and re-adjustment of body parts. Along asphalt and gravel, muddy grass and concrete. Across tracks of carcinogenic rubber … Continue reading Foot-Strikes
12 AM: All those annoying “morning people” are deep in the throes of R.E.M. sleep. In no time at all they’ll be awake—whistling, exercising, preparing carefully portioned lunches. You’ve only … Continue reading The Insomniac’s Guide: From Midnight till Breakfast
Cairo has a strange way of convincing you that anything and nothing is possible at the same time. What (to the outsider) may seem like pandemonium, is (to the learned … Continue reading Changing a Flat Tire in Cairo
Many things have kept me away from this place; not least of which, is the fear of time wasted. The ugly truth is that writing is a horribly inefficient use … Continue reading The Return of a Good Thing (i.e. good things never die)
Congratulations! You made it, you’re here, in one piece—or at the very least, many broken pieces taped together so delicately that your whole world could come crashing down at any … Continue reading There You Are
His methods are unusual to say the least. Upon exposure, he unleashes a relentless attack with incredible specificity. His processes are tightly orchestrated, involving several structural components. Once inside, he … Continue reading Rationale
Wake earlier, Work later Run faster, Eat slower Think simpler, Waste smarter Read more, Watch less Talk shorter, Listen longer Feel stronger, Text weaker Speak softer, Muse harder Travel farther, Look closer Be humbler, Write better Featured image by Anthony … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
Say what you will of Alex Jones, just don’t condemn his musical taste. The founder, creator, and outspoken face of the InfoWars network has made quite a name for himself … Continue reading The Sounds of Resistance
Dear friends, relatives, co-workers, and staff: It’s been a great year. Actually, I’m being modest. It’s been an exceptionally phenomenal year. So phenomenal, in fact, I’m giddy just thinking about … Continue reading A Christmas Letter
The Write Excuse 