It was a quiet week for the most part, and a good week for football.
Life
Birthday Reflections: What Would My Do-Over Look Like?
Turning sixty has me thinking about life’s do-over stories and my own choices. What would I change if I could live it all again, knowing what I know now—and what would I risk losing in the process?
“Ow” Isn’t Enough: Writers, We Can Do Better
Writers and filmmakers often miss the small but important details that make stories feel real. From painless gunshots to inaccurate Miranda warnings, these storytelling pet peeves pull viewers out of the moment and remind us how much realism really matters.
WITSEC, Bookstores, and Mystery Writing
Learning about life in WITSEC, and turning the page
Cooling It Down
The house was completely silent—until it wasn’t. A sudden thud and rush of noise had me bracing for an expensive repair. From that small surprise to AI reviving legends, it’s been a week of odd resurrections.