The Fear Factor
We found that freedom from fear was more important than freedom from want. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, P. 122…
Author: fscotts
The (Not So) Absolute Beginning of the Facade
I lied. Was not the first time, was not the last, and was not the worst one I told. But…
Mimic the Scientific
Research was profoundly satisfying work: investigating an idea through a systematic process was reward enough, sometimes supplemented with a publication,…
The Trick of Skateboard Goals
Banana yellow skateboard & The Beach Boys’ Greatest Hits were my older sister’s birthday presents when she was probably 12…
Sweep into Action
A mop and bucket were always last when closing the kitchen for the night. After the food prep for the…
Shake It Like A Polaroid
“Shake it like a Polaroid picture.” Before “Hey Ya!”, that was part of what competitive video gaming was to me:…
Why I Am A West Ham United Fan
Pyramids of Mars was the first Doctor Who episode I remember watching. My brother had discovered the show a day…
Share a Rib, Start a Connection
Carson’s Ribs was a special treat. Growing up in the south suburbs of Chicago, I looked forward to family excursions…
Opinions on Sound
Deli Meyer in Lincoln Square was the only place I was aware of at the time that carried Stiegl beer.…
Mental Health Magazines
I would say there was a time that you could gauge my mental health by the number of magazines or…