The seemingly annual “what is this blog about?” post
If you’re a long time reader, you’re probably tired of my posts where I ask myself, what is this blog about? Especially because it doesn’t change that much or for that long. Because when it really comes down to it, the topics are roughly still the same: books, movies, technology, Tacoma, travel, parks, writing. But I’m not sure it’s enough for me anymore. Or it’s too much. A lot of those topics I have moved posting on them to other social media sites, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest. Not intentionally, but just because I’m there a lot. I repost and share things Read more…
Big year.
Today's my birthday! It's been a very chill day. A little excursion to Pacific Grill (thanks to my sister for watching Hannah while we went!) and some hanging about the place. I spent some time on a new side project I'm working on (more on that later). I watched some good TV. I played with Hannah. All in all, a pretty nice day. And really, a pretty nice last year. What a year between May 22, 2011, and today. I ran for office, got elected (ahem, retained), published The Marinara Murders, wrote 62,000 words in a sci-fi novel (that is Read more…
The new STAR Center in South Tacoma
South Tacoma has a new community center! It’s a great space, thousands of square feet, of unique opportunities. Workout areas, dance areas, kids areas, event space, and even this cool demonstration kitchen which can be used for classes, parties, and competitions. The grand opening was yesterday and a flash mob took the opportunity to break out in dance after the ribbon cutting. What a great new facility for Tacoma.
Super Cute Baby Update
She'll be 4 weeks old this Sunday!
I’ve been pirated! And I think I’m pretty ok with that.
In November, I participated on two panels with the Tacoma Arts Symposium. One of them was about social media/technology for artists. We had a lot of good questions from the audience, but a significant amount of them were about the audience member’s fear of piracy. People were afraid that if they started blogging their pictures or putting there ideas online, that they would be stolen. I came down pretty hard on the other side. I said something to the effect of piracy being a validation that you had actually produced something of value. That your art was actually good. That Read more…
Now available at Kings Books!
In the mystery section.
Long time no post
Well, it's been just over two weeks since we welcomed Hannah into the world. It's been a crazy joyful sleep-deprived time. We're all healthy and happy. We enjoyed the beautiful weather these past few days and got out to Wright Park and the Ruston Way Waterfront. It feels good to get out, and Hannah sleeps through the whole thing, so it's pretty chill. Amid all the time caring for Hannah, recovering from caring for Hannah, and working, my writing has taken a definite backseat. It's very difficult to find time to do it. And when I do, it looks something Read more…
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