My Hamster Wheel Brain (a blog)

My Hamster Wheel Brain (a blog)

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My brain rarely ever shuts off. There's a giant wheel in there, and the hamsters that run on it just don't quit. Those little guys must live on a potent cocktail of Red Bull, chocolate, and cocaine. Because wow look at them go. *squeakity-squeak* Here, I share my deepest thoughts. Actually most of them not that deep. They're just thoughts. Whatever.…

Sell Fish: A Fable

Sell Fish: A Fable

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A selfish newcomer tries to elbow his way into a young fish merchant's business... with unexpected consequences.If you have any suggestions or corrections, I'm open to feedback!…

7 Lessons in 7 (Glorious) Days

7 Lessons in 7 (Glorious) Days

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When Lisa's boyfriend thinks her week-long vacation is a great time to see other people, she's devastated. But her parents are whisking the family away to Cancun, and what better place is there to mend wounds? Shared in a series of lessons, Lisa's vacation unfolds as she discovers paradise and finds out that there's more to life than boys with wandering eyes.(Inspired by and written during my vacation to Cancun. If you ever get a chance to go there, GO!)…

Mangoes and Other Dangerous Fruit

Mangoes and Other Dangerous Fruit

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Little Janie has gotten separated from her mother in a foreign country.Technology to the rescue!A submission for Marriott's Travel Brilliantly writing contest.CHALLENGE: Write a story about how positive advances in artificial intelligence and intelligent communication can change the world.…

The Blue Men

The Blue Men

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They do not speak.But they communicate.Through sound. Through light. Through movement.They are curious.They are profound.They are blue.This short story is my submission for the Blue Man Group Origin Story competition.…