To the coworker on my commute: Please leave me alone

Hello, coworker. I'm sorry if I don't look happy to see you, but to be honest I'm not happy to see you. You have violated the neutral zone between work and non-work. I know you did not mean to do this. It's an unfortunate coincidence of time and space that you ended up commuting in … Continue reading To the coworker on my commute: Please leave me alone

Everything is cool (except how often I say “cool”)

The LEGO Movie told us that "Everything is awesome," but according to me everything is "cool." I say cool a lot. It's a verbal tic. I say it without thinking about it. I'm sure I often say it without even realizing it. Saying cool this much is not cool. Frequently "cool" is my verbal version … Continue reading Everything is cool (except how often I say “cool”)

The average Internet user

I am the average Internet user. I want the content and applications I love, but I don't want to pay for them or to see any ads. I am the average Internet user. I don't want to pay for shipping or sales tax ever. EVER. I am the average Internet user. I get angry when … Continue reading The average Internet user

See my play “A Skewed Nude” at the Pittsburgh New Works Festival (again)

My one-act play A Skewed Nude premiered at the 2004 Pittsburgh New Works Festival where the production won several awards including Outstanding Contribution by a Playwright. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Pittsburgh New Works Festival they are producing four past best play winners in addition to their usual line up of new plays. … Continue reading See my play “A Skewed Nude” at the Pittsburgh New Works Festival (again)

I don’t meditate, but I do breathe

Recently I've been breathing. Yes, technically I've been breathing my whole life, but recently I've been breathing strategically. It's been helping me relax and focus. The only downside is that is that I don't always remember to do it when I need it most. (The strategic breathing, that is. Luckily, the normal, life-supporting respiratory process … Continue reading I don’t meditate, but I do breathe