by aaron | Jan 20, 2025 | blog
Happy Inauguration Day. (Lyrics are below for those who wish to sing along) Here you come again Just when I’ve begun to get myself together You waltz right in the door, just like you’ve done before And wrap my heart ’round your little...
by aaron | Jan 1, 2025 | blog, not-fiction, Scribbles&Scraps
The human eraser had long, thin legs and a squishy rubber head. He groomed his beard every morning but could never entirely remove the castaway crumbs of yesterday’s rubbings. He hewed strongly to principles of Leave No Trace. It was impossible to leave no trace, but...
by aaron | Jul 11, 2024 | blog, Essays, not-fiction
I spend the majority of my days with two cats, Jerry and Sterling. They’re charming, weird companions who typically spend their days staring out windows, napping, and occasionally wrestling, though I’ve recently noticed that anytime I go near the kitchen...
by aaron | Jul 1, 2024 | blog, not-fiction
A metaphor, because sometimes they’re fun: You need to eat. You go to your fridge and find: OPTION #1: Leftover three-bean salad your wife made a week ago. It smells awfully funky and the beans are covered in a viscous, smeary goop. OPTION #2: Leftover chicken...
by aaron | Jun 29, 2024 | blog, not-fiction
As I reflect on the recent Presidential debate and all the news surrounding it I find myself confused by peoples’ confusion and surprised by their sense of surprise. I want to acknowledge that there can be a psychological safety in being a jaded know-it-all....
by aaron | Jun 27, 2024 | blog, not-fiction
Some admittedly limited reflections on the 2024 Presidential debate, written in real time as the debate occurs: 6:02PM — I realize I have more mustard options on the shelves of my fridge than I do choices for President of this country. 6:03PM — I question who this...