Group Text Drama: Part 1
It began in a simple way, a text message wishing everyone a happy Fourth of July: Happy 4th, everyone! Enjoy the day! I sent it to my brothers and sisters and sisters-in-law early, maybe noon, maybe twelve-thirty. It doesn’t matter. … Continued
Searching for the Perfect Coffee Shop: Part 4
Last year, I wrote a series of articles listing my criteria for the perfect coffee shop (Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3). As I explained before, but I’m happy to reiterate, I am the world’s foremost authority on coffee … Continued
Rest in Peace Briggs & Stratton
On Saturday, June 6th, 2015 at 2:20 p.m., my Briggs & Stratton lawnmower passed away. He died a miserable death, choking and sputtering on a hot Texas afternoon, trying desperately to check the unconfronted growth of my front lawn. He … Continued
Bye, Bye Monkey
Every parent has experienced a moment when their children have embarrassed, humiliated, mortified, disgraced, and otherwise humbled them. My wife and I are no different. You never know where or when it’s going to happen, but you can be sure … Continued
Marianne Logan Award, 3rd Prize Winner
My poem She Said She Said won third prize for the Marianne Logan Award in the Austin Poetry Society’s 2015 Annual Contest. The money just keeps rolling in: another $10. Woo hoo! Take a look and let me know what … Continued