As the fire-spider turns another drink into a flaming cocktail, the author leans over the bar, leather jacket filled with pockets. “Hines. Jim Hines.” “Funny,” I said. “I […]
Not distraction, abstraction
TEH TUBES OF THE INTERNETS ARE MAKING TEH CHILRENS STUPIDZ! It’s a pretty common refrain. It’s even hit the webcomics scene with this Joy of Tech cartoon. The […]
Dayjob – A 100 Word Story
Last week, I pointed out how writing 100 Word Stories could expand your skills and make you a better writer. This is not that story. You know the […]
Who pats down the TSA?
I’m hyper-efficient. When I fly (or go through metal detectors), I typically have everything pre-packed into coats and bags so they could go through the x-ray. I have […]
12 tips for improving your medical visit
Every so often – on average, every two years – I end up posting a list of things I think will help people make the most out of […]
It isn’t you, it’s me.
Because the times are (probably) necessitating it: I will frequently go on about things that I’ve talked about in real life here on the blog. Some of those […]