Archive - Situation Normal

My barber is a fuck-up

but the haircut was fine

Nov 17 •

a few thoughts on resilience after a bad election result

Nov 10 •

Real American Decider™

Nov 3 •

October 2024

Inconsiderate Yogi

a story about distractions

Oct 27 •

adventures with airport security

Oct 20 •

September 2024

Of Masks and Morons

adventures in healthcare

Sep 29 •

I need book recommendations

Sep 24 •

And now, we wait

One common misinterpretation of Waiting for Godot is that the play is a meditation on existentialism.

Sep 22 •

I'm forty-seven (I think)

a story about birthdays, aging, and saying yes

Sep 15 •

First draft ✅

a few thoughts about writing a new mystery novel and mental health

Sep 11 •

The Courage To Tell The Truth About Courage Bagels

Here’s a headline that’ll start an internet flame war: The Best Bagels Are in California (Sorry, New York). The headline is from The New York Times…

Sep 8 •

August 2024

Poolman Was a Bad Film, Or Was It?

Thoughts on why slacker noir is a slow burn

Aug 27 •

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