Nows and Forevers

Writer and human, born 10 years too late


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  • Leaving the TV off

    I like to read. I would rather read, or listen to an audiobook, than watch TV. I don’t have anything against TV, per se. I like some shows, like “SportsNight” and “Star Trek” and “Lost,” and “Ted Lasso,” among others. And I spent about 10 years covering the TV industry, so I can honestly say… Continue reading

  • I’m bored with superheroes

    I’ve seen two superhero movies in the past eight days in the theatre, first “Guardians of the Galaxy 3” and then this past weekend, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” And I’m likely going to see a third, “The Flash,” later this month. Sigh. I’m not the only one to think that it feels all Hollywood does… Continue reading

  • The wisdom of Robert McKee

    Long before Brian Cox played the patriarchal media mogul in “Succession,” he was another unforgettable real-life character: Screenwriting and story telling guru Robert McKee in “Adaptation.” I like “Adaptation” as a parable about creation and the writing life, and as a living reminder of McKee’s classic “Story.” I’ve learned a lot from that book over… Continue reading

About Me

Journalist and writer. Loves writing, storytelling, books, typewriters. Always trying to find my line. Oh, and here’s where I am now.

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