So the year’s (past) halfway done. What do I have to show for it? How, you ruminate quietly to yourself, have I been progressing on my January commitments? Well, here’s my midterm report: (more…) Share:Share Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X...
After I was let go from my previous position in May, I decided to keep track of some stuff. Just for kicks. (more…) Share:Share Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on LinkedIn (Opens...
If you’ve never heard of Reddit’s annual Secret Santa program, here’s the skinny: every December, participants join together to create a record-breaking Secret Santa program. You draw a name, and mail them a gift. You answer a few questions about what you like, and you get a gift. It’s that simple. And...
I’ve taken a leaf out of Sarah’s book and decided that New Year’s resolutions are to be decided by the end of the month of January. After all, if you’re really going to commit to something, you should give the idea time to marinate (and Lord knows you don’t have time...
Already? Well, looks like I’m starting NaNoWriMo a few days late this year. Wish me luck! Share:Share Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like...
So on Tuesday, I get an email from Kyle, wondering if I could make a brief video about Romania for a class he’s auditing. Heck yeah, I can! Man, did making these take me back! I’d forgotten how much I love teaching (and all I did was outline). Share:Share Share...
Here it is, my list of Thou Shalt Nots (or, at the least, the Me No Like-ys). What are yours? Nega Carta Steep Learning Curve – (I’m looking at you, Robert Jordan circa-WoT-book-7.) Even if the book has a lot of names and places, they need to be slowly added....
I’ve decided to participate in NaNoWriMo this year. The founder suggests that, in preparation, you list all of the things that you love in novels. The things that you appreciate as a reader are also the things you’ll likely excel at as a writer. These bits of language, color and...
Do you know what the instant recipe for gratitude is? Contrast. For instance: after having a broken keyboard for over 2 months, all it takes is a simple ‘clack clack’ to make me smile Share:Share Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)...
(Hopefully it works out better this time) I just discovered Posterous… and goodreads… and flavors.me What a crazy blagosphere, eh kids? Anyway, more mundane or silly daily updates will be at my Posterous feed. But I’ll keep putting up my writing here. I’m still trying to figure out how to best incorporate my...
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