I have to admit something right off the bat: writing isn’t always the smooth, magical process people imagine. Sometimes, it’s a battle...

Introduction: A Love of Baseball and a Unique Starting Point Some of my earliest memories—at least the fond ones—involve America's...

Why Working from Home Matters More Than Ever for Me The world has undergone many dramatic changes in the past five years. For many of us, those changes have been life-altering, but also liberating in a sense. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, remote work was considered a perk—one I desperately wanted to get in on. Today, it’s a regular part of many of our lives. This shift in workflow has far-reaching implications, particularly for those who have different needs and abilities. M

Writer at work at laptop at his table We live in a world obsessed with speed. Fast food, fast cars, fast internet, and yes—fast writing....

Classic typewriter at work The Appeal of the Typewriter and Distraction-Free Writing The first time I heard the distinctive click-clack-ding of a manual typewriter in years, I was neck deep down a YouTube rabbit hole when I came across a fellow named Joe Van Cleave. I had just watched the California Typewriter documentary when I came across Joe’s channel. I wasn’t sure at the time how interested I was in typewriters, though I’d seen countless typewriters in documentaries abou

I was eight years old when I first understood that words had power. Not because of some profound literary moment, but because I was...

Baseball: America's Pastime. Photo by Wix Picture this: a kid in Wisconsin, sitting in front of a television in the early 1990s, watching...

The Unspoken Rules of Writing with a Disability For years, I foolishly believed my battle with cerebral palsy defined the boundaries of what I could say, how I could say it, or where. When I first started this blogging adventure, it felt like the “undefined” part of this blog name was a lie. The more I posted, the more I felt like I was filling this page with a tragedy narrative cloaked in what I thought would be inspiring. Though I wouldn’t allow myself to admit it at the ti

Writer at work Creativity is often seen as a gift—a wellspring of original ideas and breathtaking innovations. Yet, those who possess...

In a world dominated by screens and keyboards, the allure of analog writing tools may seem like a relic of the past. Yet, amidst the relentless march of technology, there's a quiet resurgence of appreciation for the simplicity and efficacy of pen and paper. In this digital age, the benefits of analog writing tools are not only relevant but increasingly essential. Let's delve into why embracing the analog in a digital world can be profoundly beneficial. 1. Finding Focus: The U

In today's fast-paced world, finding moments of reflection and self-discovery can be challenging. In a world where everything from...

The ideas keep coming, but for some reason I can’t find the courage, for lack of a better term, to put them to paper beyond pages such as...

The title says it all. No clickbait here. I’ll be the first to admit that I would do well to follow the advice given in this title, but...

It’s human nature to try to appear strong at all times, no matter what may be going on in your life. This is especially true for men....

There’s an old cliche that says “good things come to those who wait” or some version of that. Despite what we’re told, patience seems...

Nobody is perfect. As humans, we are prone to mistakes with every move we make. Some mistakes are small, some can be life-altering. Some...

Whether it’s a recent diagnosis or something you’ve lived with for your entire life, coping with a disability can be a tall order...

Baseball has evolved constantly since its inception, and the baseball fan has no choice but to adapt to the game’s evolution. The...