A Happy Birthday Toast to Mr. Edgar Allan Poe

The day-job requires I go to the city of Baltimore a fair amount. In spite of what many folks say about Baltimore, I find it fascinating. Charming even.

It is, after all, the “Charm City,” right?

Inspiring People of 2018: Roaming Local Libraries Once Again With the Help of Maria Popova.

Productivity porn is a real thing on the Internet. There are piles and piles of websites centered on making you more productive. Right now it’s impossible to flip through any…

Inspiring People of 2018: Seth Godin and the Daily Blog

Every morning, in close alignment with sunrise, tides, and moon phases, Seth’s blog appears in my newsfeed. It’s usually there long before my 5:30 AM rise time. I don’t know if that’s because of the magic of digital automation or…

Inspirations of 2018: Innovating Genre and Character with Agatha Christie

Inspiration is a strange and elusive creature. I’ve also said more than once that inspiration is over-rated. The Muse will reveal herself when she pleases. But it’s up to us to show up. If we don’t, she…