The Fear Factor
We found that freedom from fear was more important than freedom from want. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, P. 122…
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…