Kate McShanea few thoughts on falling in waterMy mom gives me a surfing lesson for my thirty-second birthday. We’re in Costa Rica, where she and my stepdad are building their dream…Feb 21, 2020Feb 21, 2020
Kate McShaneineffective oxygensleep on the floorThere’s a Lumineers song that’s become my anthem. The first verse goes like this:May 4, 2019May 4, 2019
Kate McShaneineffective oxygenfocus and scanI leave the house at 7:30am and drive to the Looney Bean, where I order a breakfast burrito, a large coffee, and a raspberry oatmeal…May 4, 2019May 4, 2019
Kate McShaneineffective oxygenis this what it feels like?I arrive at the Pine Creek trailhead at 8:30am.May 4, 2019May 4, 2019
Kate McShaneineffective oxygenit’s a bad dream we’re not having anymore…and now I’m not breaking the train’s just shaking and I’ve never made it here before …it’s a long life full of long nights and it’s not…Apr 2, 2019Apr 2, 2019
Kate McShaneDear Steven Spielberg: Virtual women (were supposed to) have curves*Warning: I have made only a half-assed attempt to avoid serious Ready Player One spoilers in the following missive.Mar 25, 2018Mar 25, 2018
Kate McShaneineffective oxygen“not today”You learn all kinds of things about someone in the backcountry.Nov 3, 2017Nov 3, 2017
Kate McShaneIt’s up to you: What I learned at Inbound 2017On the opening night of Inbound, I ran off a plane, through the Boston airport, and straight up to a rough yellow curb, where a T bus…Oct 9, 2017Oct 9, 2017
Kate McShaneinTech for CampaignsWhat is Tech for Campaigns?Tech for Campaigns (TFC) is a community where world class tech talent meets progressive and centrist political campaigns in need of skilled…Jul 6, 2017Jul 6, 2017
