My mother was my first friend. People love to say that they have known someone “since day one.” In reality, my mom is the only person who …
Education
Andre Agassi’s “Open”
From page one. Literally page one, paragraph three, Andre Agassi admits he hates tennis. His hatred of the sport that made him arguably one …
Caine’s Arcade and the Power of Creativity
Six and a half years ago I started tutoring at Colorado Mountain College and one of my first students was Nidia Villalobos. She was a young …
Educated
Tara Westover is such a talented writer that the Prologue gives me chills. “I am only seven…Four of my parents’ seven children don’t have …
The World According To Star Wars
Back when shopping at a bookstore in a small town was a standard thing to do, I walked by The World According to Star Wars a few times …
Coronavirus: Observations + Realizations
In the newspaper business, you don’t write about a topic that has been incessantly covered unless there is a different angle or something …
Retta: So Close to Being the Sh*t Y’all Don’t Even Know
Just the title indicates exactly what this book is going to be like. Retta is raw, funny, and if you’ve ever seen her act, you can hear her …
Ten Tips For Traveling With A Baby
Traveling is already a pain in the ass but traveling with a baby is a whole new level! Not only do you have more stuff than anyone could …
Show Your Work!
Published in 2014, Show Your Work! 10 Ways To Share Your Creativity And Get Discovered is the second book in author Austin Kleon’s 5x5 book …
