An Open Letter to The Indecisive and Those Affected:

DONE AND DONE!

Preparations, Another Easter

Not The Mama
I once had a neighbor tell me that I would never be complete until I had children. He said this casually; we were playing chess. Odds are, we were drinking, too. It was early in my career so I hadn't yet to learn how to over-spend; and drinking and chess made me quite happy, so I remember shrugging it off, telling my neighbor

The Vampire Culture
Why are vampires (still) so popular? Really, I'm curious.Perhaps its a sign of my age and relative isolation that I don't fully understand the vampire craze. The entertainment industry is driven by the genre of fantasy, which even I have to admit, I find somewhat refreshing given the mainstream consumption of reali

The Climate of Creativity
I grew up in Ohio, where the weather is as unpredictable as the number of cows you might see driving to work each day. One thing is guranteed, however: each winter it will snow. Down parkas will be worn and driving conditions will be challenging.Having lived in Texas for a while now, I have

A Meditation On Marriage | Part Two |
[AFTER SIX MONTHS OF MARRIAGE]It's been less than a year since I wrote the essay below.I have been married since 4/20/09So... were my fears warranted or merely a reflection of my neurosis?I think there's a strong argument for the later, but I am not

A Meditation On Marriage, Part I
[POSTED ON OUR SIX MONTH ANNIVERSARY]A Meditation on Marriage The repetition and awkwardness of the question evoked irritation, something like the metal scrape of a dentist's pick as it moves along the gum line. When’s the wedding?I know it’s a fair questio