Fiction. Nonfiction. Street Art.
Recently, my wife and I, both non-gamblers, made a weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Atlantic City. The destination wasn’t the point. The fun part was the roadside attractions and …
Wasington, D.C. to Atlantic City Art-Infused Road Trip Read More
Recently, My wife and I completed a mural for my employer, Georgetown Day School. Our mascot is the Hoppers. The mural sits in a parking lot across from the school …
Mighty Hopper Mural Read More
I published a list of my five favorite books featuring tortured artists for Shepherd.com. This website asks authors like me to create thematic lists related to their own books. The …
5 Books Starring Tortured Artists Read More
I love making art from trash. Lately, I’ve been creating sea creatures from cardboard and aluminum cans. This one is my biggest yet!
6-Foot-Long Tuna from Cans Read More
I’ve been reading about hand-painted carnival signs and posters. After finding a nice scrap of wood, I made my own sign. It now hangs over the stairs leading down to …
Cavern of Oddities Read More
I “read” 74 books this past year. 29 of those were audiobooks. My daughter considers this a significant distinction, perhaps in part because she outread me in 2023 if I …
My Six Favorite Fiction Reads of 2023 Read More I “read” 74 books this past year. 29 of those were audiobooks. My daughter considers this a significant distinction, perhaps in part because she outread me in 2023 if I …
My Six Favorite Nonfiction Reads of 2023 Read More
Listen to the podcast episode here. The transcript is below. World War I combat veteran, 3-time winner of honors for life-saving bravery, daredevil, and riverman responsible for saving 27 lives …
Episode 8: The Hill Family Read More
With Black Friday looming over the holiday season like Krampus holding a stick, I thought it the right time of year to suggest you buy things from me. I’m a …
5 Holiday Gifts for Weirdos Read More
Click here to listen. Transcript below. The stories about Red Hill read like hyperbole, like Paul Bunyon or Mike Fink stories. Commended by the Canadian government for a life-saving rescue …
Episode 7: Red Hill Read More