Pointing, I asked Dan about the source of a rouge red spot at his waist. “What did you get on your new shirt?” I wondered. “Huh,” he […]
Katie McDowell
Weekend away offers chance to get back in the book groove
I love to read. All my life, it’s been my No. 1 hobby, among the first things I list when asked about my passions. There have been, […]
Staying sober, despite the self-doubt
If you spend much time around people with addictions, you’ll notice a lot of them say the same thing. “I never felt like I fit in,” many […]
Podcasts make stories more mobile
I love stories. Funny stories, shocking stories. Apocalyptic stories, survivalist stories. Short stories. Long, winding tales of family secrets, tragedy and murder. Especially long, winding tales of […]
Simple pleasures fun to ponder
Yesterday, I sat and listened to several men in my office talk about sports for what felt like hours (but was, to be fair, probably more like […]
What’s up, docs? Weekend off equals bingefest
After a month of six-day work weeks, today marks the first day of the first full weekend I’ve had to myself in what feels like ages. Which […]
They’ll make me a real detective after this, right?
In completely uninteresting news, today is my birthday. Aside from being fully aware that no one besides my parents actually cares, I also can attest that there […]
He got us all right: Wishing Pops a happy ‘Gotcha Day’
Valentine’s Day may be just behind us, but there’s an even bigger celebration of love brewing this week. Because this Saturday marks one full year since my […]
What to watch when you hate the Super Bowl (or anytime you want, really)
The last time I recall having anything even tangentially to do with the Super Bowl, I was sitting in a corner, wearing a bicycle helmet and being […]
Once a horror junkie, always a horror junkie
Given my lofty aspirations when it comes to espousing a healthier lifestyle that benefits both the earth and its animals, you might think my entertainment choices would […]
