Category Archives: Personal

The First Thousand Miles

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

In high school, the worst day of my life was when we had to run the mile-and-a-half in gym class – so how, fifteen years after graduation, do I find myself running 1,000 miles in less than a year and a half? Continue reading →

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Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon Weekend

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

For those of you who have never run an organized road race, I feel I must explain the porta-potty situation. That last observance of nature’s call is an essential part of every runner’s pre-race ritual. Though race starts are never … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Excitement

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

Cover art has been revealed for the July 2011 issue of Collective Fallout, in which my short story “Toll Road” will appear. The cover art and design is by Kelsey McCarthy. Click on the images above for larger versions. I’m … Continue reading →

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The Neon Claws of Gamblor (Vegas Week)

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

No series on Las Vegas would be complete without addressing the monster that built the city. I’m not a big gambler myself – I tend to linger in the casino just long enough to get my fill of free drinks – but it’s easy to get caught up sometimes. Just remember, they didn’t build those multi-billion dollar resorts by letting people walk away with money in their pockets. Continue reading →

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Conquering (and Surviving) the Buffet (Vegas Week)

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

The very first place Liz and I went in Las Vegas was the breakfast buffet. On the short list of things Vegas is known for, no doubt, is the food–and while the buffet prices might not be as rock-bottom as they used to be, the buffets are still certainly something to be experienced. Continue reading →

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