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Michael Isaac Almond

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Imperfect Crimes

As someone navigating adulthood, I understand that every family has its version of crazy, or perhaps charm is a better term. We all carry a…

Aug 31

Three snapshots of the author as a child

Aug 31

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Betrayal at the Good Earth Restaurant

A Silicon Valley Summers Story

Apr 8

A young woman and young man are working at a health food store.

Apr 8

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The Laying Down Criminal Strikes Again.

A life of crime doesn’t have to be exhausting.

Jul 31

An illustration of a comic book named Crime with the likeness of the author on the cover.

Jul 31

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Alan Unbound

I met Alan the first day of fifth grade at Ventura Elementary School. We were in Mrs. William’s class and our introduction was both as…

Jun 26

Two boys sit next to each other in a tree.

Jun 26

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From Commune to Compound: Growing up a Northern California Cliché.

The Bohemian Grove is a private club located in a town in Northern California called Monte Rio. Founded in 1872, the club limits it…

Jun 24

A cow is looking at the camera at sunset on a farm.

Jun 24

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Early Crimes on Frenchman’s Hill

Memories can indeed be Expressionist

Sep 26

Early Crimes on Frenchman’s Hill

Sep 26

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A Sibling Fairness Doctrine: Guidelines for Equitable Eating

Perhaps you have siblings. Most probably, you do. They are a wondrous thing: both vile and adorable, worshipped and enthralled, competitors…

Sep 1

An old book showing a pizza

Sep 1

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California Boys Are Their Cars

Kay Brannan, whose age was somewhere between my parents’ and my own, drove a 1969 yellow and black Plymouth Barracuda. She drove it fast…

Jul 28

1969 yellow and black Plymouth Barracuda

Jul 28

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Long Flight to the Matisse Exhibit

What a Near-Disaster on a TWA L1011 Tristar Taught Me About Art

Jul 17

TWA L1011 Tristar wide body airplane

Jul 17

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Omi and the Pretty Princess Drawings

Acceptance is often unspoken

Jun 4

Young boy is surrounded by drawings

Jun 4

Michael Isaac Almond

Michael Isaac Almond

Co-founder, visual product designer, and writer in San Francisco. I write about social change, technology, psychology, true crime, and memories of youth.

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