Writing Emotion

The first in a series on the cognitive benefits of writing The content below was originally paywalled.The ‘most wonderful time of the year’ has again passed, which is destabilizing regardless of whether you find the holidays something to be enjoyed or endured.For...

In GEAR for the new year

Why GOATs are so 2024Making everything a competition and declaring sole winners is not just dumb — it’s is an obstacle to achieving, recognizing and building upon excellenceWatching Simone Biles at the Paris Olympics, the moment that stuck with me was not one of her...

NYE Playlist

My band of the year (apparently)Music and writing have always fed into each other: music makes me want to write, writing inspires me to delve deeper into the music I love.One of the highlights of 2024 was the chance to see Depeche Mode on their Memento Mori tour. The...

A Christmas Memory

Truman Capote’s classic short storyMy favorite Christmas story — touching and masterfully crafted.Sharing it with wishes that all may enjoy warmth, love and connection this season.

A Christmas Memory

Reading the season with Truman Capote Although not a Christmas person, I am a massive fan of this bittersweet gem of a Truman Capote short story.It is crafted to perfection and the perfect degree of poignant. Whenever I get a chance (usually about once a year), I like...

For Calling the Spirit Back

Poetry with Joy HarjoThis week’s celebration of words is a little different as I’m looking at poetry. Poetry, while one of my great loves, is not an area of expertise, nor something I much studied formally. So please join me in the spirit of exploration and amateurish...