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Writing from the lab and the life around it.
Psychology, teaching, technology, personal essays, and twenty years of useful detours. Newest first; rabbit holes welcome.
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316 published essays#94 A Simpler Time
Five minutes ago was a simpler time One where I did not worry as much Then life changed to frantic from sublime Forcing decisions…
Read essay#93 White Wall
“Tag it man – hurry up!” Javier stood there, staring at the wall. It was freshly painted, gleaming in a light grey. “I will…
Read essay#92 Silence
Silence Speaks Louder Choose What To Say With Much Care Omit Most Of It [SSDay]
Read essay#91 The Inspiration Tap
“We’ve got an emergency sir!”, cried the CE. “Report!”, came back the reply from the SCE. “The tap has run dry!”, said his subordinate.…
Read essay#90 Teen Paranormal Romance
His steel cold frame encompassed her as they darted through the forest. Above, a full moon shine down, shimmering off the leaves in quick…
Read essay#89 The To-Go Cone
Mr. Finny owned the diner in town for over 40 years. His clients included the mayor, the city council, and pretty much anyone who worked…
Read essay#88 Late
There was a young person named Nate Who sometimes arrived quite late One day to a soiree He created much delay Arriving after they…
Read essay#56 Common Sense
He walks into the bank and sees the long queue line, empty as usual. Ignoring the looks of those around him, he unhooks the…
Read essay#87 Gene
Gene worked in a small company, there were only 623 employees. He spent his days traveling from client to client, explaining to each how…
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