• Graveyard Writer: Why I Keep Writing

    Graveyard Writer: Why I Keep Writing

    When I was a child, I fought Sith Lords, immortals, goblins, Nazis, and sharks the size of school buses. In my teenage years, I hunted vampires, zombies, and demonic freaks. In my twenties, I laughed with idiot criminals, stoned bowlers, and literary types who didn’t understand the purpose of commas. In my thirties, I found… Read more

  • Bondvember: Mission Be Like Bond III

    Bondvember: Mission Be Like Bond III

    Men, the most important thing you can do during times of transition is to remain aware of who you were, who you are, and who you want to be. Without planning, you’re planning to fail. Life is more than simply getting up, going out, and seeing what happens. Read more

  • Bondvember: James Bond Needs a Tesla

    Bondvember: James Bond Needs a Tesla

    Think about it. Elon Musk has built the coolest, most forward-thinking car of our time. The Tesla Model H, anyone? Seriously, this thing is practically made for Bond. It’s sleek, it’s powerful, it’s loaded with enough tech to make Q jealous… Read more

  • A Graveyard Halloween: The End

    A Graveyard Halloween: The End

    Halloween is officially over for TGM. It was a splendid few weeks that culminated with our annual stop to spooky Bensenville. The weather was crisp and very windy so it made for an extra special Halloween. My daughter dressed up as Belle and I dress up as a dad with no friends. I do want Read more

  • A Graveyard Halloween: The Bugs Bunny Halloween Special

    A Graveyard Halloween: The Bugs Bunny Halloween Special

    At the end of the day, I often find myself pondering a question my truck-driving buddy once asked: when it comes down to it, do you prefer Disney or Looney Tunes? As I reflect on this, I have to admit that I lean toward Looney Tunes. The nostalgia I feel for those characters runs deep. Read more

  • A Graveyard Halloween: Spirit Halloween Adventures 2024

    A Graveyard Halloween: Spirit Halloween Adventures 2024

    We finally made our annual Spirit Halloween trip. I’ve been taking my daughter to Spirit since she was a baby. It’s a nice tradition that has slowly become an expense. But that’s alright because it’s tradition – unlike eating cauliflower on Christmas. The theme this year was freaky circus. My question was why? Who cares Read more