I'll send off 2010 with what are still my favorite words adapted for screen. Thank you Harper Lee for giving us Scout Finch and the... Read more →

This reminds me of a Jorge Luis Borges short story. He goes to check in at a hotel and discovers that he's already checked in... Read more →

Launched a travel blog yesterday. Having fun with it. Check it out: TravelSalt Read more →

Originally published on TravelSalt.com This post is dedicated especially to my friend, Grace. (Did you want a fictional name, Grace? Let's call you Thandy... how... Read more →

Originally published on TravelSalt.com Tasty Tasty Tasty. Who doesn't like a bit of salt? In fact, mix a little salt with some sugar and a... Read more →

Today was like Santa's bag stuffed full. But the European Santa - the one with a dark side. It was funny and heartbreaking, ridiculous and... Read more →

I was going through boxes today and came across a poem I wrote in 1993 while I was a Mormon Missionary and living in Düsseldorf,... Read more →

I took a walk this morning along Frederick Douglas down to 125th street and ended up wandering the blocks a bit. I stumbled by Father... Read more →

I met ET on the downtown A train. He walked the car promoting his rap album - Event Illectro. I bought a copy for $5.... Read more →

My friend, Colleen, put me onto this. There have been countless times on the train or walking down the street when I've wanted to ask... Read more →