I am 35
Something I wrote after a session of my creative fiction writing class, after reading and discussing “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros I am 35 years old. But what that means Read More …
Six More Weeks of Obsessing about Groundhog Day
***There are lots of spoilers in this post, though if you’ve seen the movie then you know the story. There is also cursing, as there is in the show – which makes Read More …
2D to 3D, literally and emotionally: Beauty and the Beast
A spoiler-free primer… I was nervous to see the new live-action version of Beauty and the Beast for a multitude of reasons. Because I found the recent Cinderella underwhelming, if Read More …
So you think you could do better…
This first section at least is spoiler-free. To set the proper expectation for this movie, you should know that it is not just a pretty space movie with both romantic Read More …
Cultural Oceanography
I didn’t put too much thought into it before I left – being outnumbered as one of only a few Americans onboard an Australian ship. In my seven-year oceanographic career Read More …
I, For One, Welcome Our New Float Overlords
Have you ever had to train your replacement at work? Or even just an intern or younger employee who you couldn’t help but think was going to make you obsolete? Read More …
On driving
Some things I do when driving on the “wrong” side of the road and car, listed in the general order that it takes to get used to them. Thankfully the Read More …
How to stay alive, in 5 easy lessons
As this is my first official oceanography-themed post, here’s a little background. Since 2009, I have made a living working as a marine chemist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO). Read More …
Grief
My godfather was my parent’s oldest friend, one of only a few things I know of that they have in common. I don’t remember meeting him for the first time, Read More …
Island of Hawai’i
This is an email I sent to a friend going to the Big Island soon. I intend for my travel guides to follow this same format – food/drink/activities that are Read More …