Category: Personal

Several years ago, Peter David joined up with Neil Gaiman and Harlan Ellison for a speaking tour, billing themselves as "the Three High Verbals." Their Boston appearance was very …

On many occasions, I've proudly proclaimed New Hampshire as "the only state without a sales or income tax." A couple people took issue with me, citing Alaska as a …

The stupid machines that sell Metro passes charge $6.50 for a day pass, and won't give back more than $5.00 in change. Somewhere there are two lovely black women …

The Boston Globe has an editorial about Israel's recent retaliatory strikes into Gaza, offering their valued opinions on the matter. Let me condense it for you: 1) Under no …

Poor Mr. Duckie is, alas, a flightless bird. But "here" he manages to soar faster and higher than most real ducks ever dream about. Do ducks dream? And would …

If I time this right, this piece should post itself right after I get airborne, on my way to the lovely Baltimore suburbs, a day trip to DC, and …

Next weekend, I'll be attending the Shore Leave convention just outside Baltimore. While I'm in the area, I'm planning on spending a day in DC. I already am considering …

Steve Falcon takes a break from political blogging to remind us that life is precious....

When I checked my email tonight I found the following message (which I have edited for privacy):I just wanted to let my father's email list know that he passed …

I work on Sundays. I don't really care for it much, but it has its advantages. For one, it's a bit slower at The Day Job. For another, it …