Editor’s Note: I realize that this is an extremely long blog post. I have no apologies about the size. Dan Krawiec was a large man who easily qualifies for such a tome and, truthfully, I could’ve written much, much more. I have tried to suit the needs of those who like their weblog content […]
Read MoreThe Packet of Despair and Something(s) Else(s)
I just realized that the title to this post has a double meaning. I won’t tell you how just yet. That’s called foreshadowing. It’s been a while. I’m posting because of procrastination really. I am avoiding my packetly duties. If you know the packet I speak of and you have your own to attend to, […]
Day 2: The Origin of this Blog and Still Not Smoking
The Origin Story My friend Bruce and I were sitting in a wine bar a few months ago while his wife was across from us talking with my then 6-month pregnant wife, Amy. Our conversation went as follows: Bruce: I’ve got the perfect name for a blog you should write. It’ll be your personal account […]
T-Minus Tomorrow: Why I Am Quitting and What I Am Afraid Of
How bittersweet these punctuations of flame and gesture; but the best were on those mornings when I would have a little something going in the typewriter, the sun bright in the windows, maybe some Berlioz on in the background. I would go into the kitchen for coffee and on the way back to the page, […]