I’m working on an upcoming project about the concept of ‘play.’ As I pour over research from non-profits and academics… Read more Play, Fun and Terrorism
Category: The Meaning of Life
The Modern Stand-Up Philosophers
In a perfect world, my life’s work would be to find myself some library steps, a toga, and a nice comfy… Read more The Modern Stand-Up Philosophers
Second City, Take 2: Four Noble Truths at the Newark Airport
I’m a writer. I teach writing. Once in a while, I think of myself as kinda funny. But now that… Read more Second City, Take 2: Four Noble Truths at the Newark Airport
Second City: Four Noble Truths at the Newark Airport
A bit of backstory: A few months ago, I was driving to SFO to pick up The Finn from London (Jarmo’s new… Read more Second City: Four Noble Truths at the Newark Airport
Two Years On: Minimalism After a House Fire
My former roommates and I … celebrated (?) our two-year fire anniversary last week. Separated by 6,000 miles and an… Read more Two Years On: Minimalism After a House Fire
Don’t Be Afraid: Taking the Bus in a Foreign Country
I once got lost on a bus. Where, you ask? Navigating the streets of Nairobi, maybe? Perhaps the cold, unforgiving… Read more Don’t Be Afraid: Taking the Bus in a Foreign Country
60 Minimalist Gift Ideas
From the royal family to pig butchery, minimalist gifts don’t have to be dull. If you read my minimalist vow blog post… Read more 60 Minimalist Gift Ideas
A Vow to Minimalism
For years — decades — I’ve had an idea on my mind. In the next few months, I plan to make… Read more A Vow to Minimalism
My Ghostly Roommates
I believe it was, perhaps, about the time I was peering into the kitchen sink filled with a pea soup-like… Read more My Ghostly Roommates
Phase Two: Coaching and Consulting
It’s been eight months since the fire. Insurance has sent me whatever they’re going to send me. I finally own sunglasses… Read more Phase Two: Coaching and Consulting
