Tattoo and breakup aftercare
Tips & what to expect after getting a tattoo and/or ending a long-term relationship Take it easy. This is just like an open wound and should be treated as...
Annoyingly precocious singer-songwriter synchronicities
1) Jackson Browne wrote the song “These Days” at age 16. It was first recorded by German model and singer Nico in 1967 for her album Chelsea Girl. 2) “First...
A brief selection of PCC's Community Ed courses, Spring 2021
I was born and raised around Buffalo, New York. It’s a city that has shaped me in many ways and is one for which I still have some affection, mainly...
New Years Rulin's
Many times throughout the past year, this newsletter felt like the right idea born at the wrong time. The central premise—make dumb lists, email them to...
Good cries
My favorite song during a stretch of my early childhood was Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven." I have a distinct memory of being around 7 years old, riding in...
Saved for later
The current contents of my Amazon.com “Saved for later” list, in reverse chronological order: Dryel At-Home Dry Cleaner Refill Kit, Includes Dry Cleaning...
More/Less
An alternate take on New Year's resolutions, with inspiration from Julia Rothman. MORE LESS – Action – Overthinking – Inner child – Inner critic – Boundaries...
Excuses for not having written
TinyLetter’s obsolescent UI & fussy formatting The unrelenting pace of modern life Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties...
Deep thoughts while viewing Once Upon a Time In Hollywood
Classic cars are pretty and look very fun to drive I hope I don’t spill this cup of red wine on myself I really need to delve into more of Neil Diamond’s...
Tuck's nicknames
Tuck is Tim's dog and, slowly, over time, has become our dog. I didn't name him but I spend a lot of my free time conjuring dumb new ways to refer to him....
Analyze this
Bad recurring dreams: Teeth coming loose and not just falling out, but crumbling apart. Trying to spit out all the broken bits and save them for a world-...
Tracklist for a mixtape I made in 1999
Side A: Tristan Psionic - Air Traffic Control Push Kings - European Dreams Sebadoh - Rebound Sean Lennon - Queue Zumpano - Let's Fight The Cardigans - Rise &...
Nice things about coming home
Nice things about coming home from a weeklong trip In roughly chronological order: How excited your dog is to see you Catching a rare, fleeting sniff of what...