Since coronavirus arrived on the scene, hundreds of millions of people have lost their jobs and an innumerable number of small and large business have been crushed financially. For nearly twenty years, I worked in the airline industry, and it’s devasting to talk to my friends who still do. My old … [Read more...] about What Flying Might Look Like in a Post-Coronavirus World
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Haddock Strong Heist Almanac, Volume 1
The romance of the heist is undeniable. No mere burglary, a heist implies… that there is a treasure, a protagonist with the patience, planning, coordination… and ideally, a daring escape. – The Quartz, December 2019. I’m obsessed with heists. Jewelry heists. Art heists. Cold … [Read more...] about Haddock Strong Heist Almanac, Volume 1
Being a Whistleblower ‘Aint Easy!
In Fare Game, Kay Corbett, an airline executive, witnesses unscrupulous practices at Logan Airlines, the fictional airline where she works. Ultimately, she joins forces with Riley Bauer, the brilliant beauty in Finance, to blow the whistle on a massive price fixing scheme at the … [Read more...] about Being a Whistleblower ‘Aint Easy!
21 ‘OFF THE BEATEN PATH’ Things to Do in WASHINGTON, DC
In my opinion, the best way to experience a city is by walking, so a lot of my suggestions involve, you guessed it, walking. But, because I couldn’t help myself, the list includes a few special places to eat and two bookstores. Walk or bike along Beach Drive (closed to traffic on … [Read more...] about 21 ‘OFF THE BEATEN PATH’ Things to Do in WASHINGTON, DC
Smile :)
In today’s world, it’s easy to get down about the state of things. We have an abundance of corrupt and feckless leaders. I won’t name names. We all know who the worst culprits are. The Amazon is being destroyed at an alarming rate, the ocean is full of plastic waste and the Great Barrier Reef was … [Read more...] about Smile :)
Writing The Schuyler House: Inspiration from a real-life heist.
The Schuyler House begins with the story of four female art thieves, some of whom end up on the run. Oddly, I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of being on the run. Only the notion, of course; I’ve never actually committed a crime in my life. A few years ago, I read a book about … [Read more...] about Writing The Schuyler House: Inspiration from a real-life heist.
On the move: Answering the door when opportunity knocks.
During our seventeen years together, my wife and I have moved a lot. When I say a lot, I mean a lot. And neither one of us is in the military. Before I started to write this post, I tried to write down all of our addresses that I could remember and I came up with eleven “permanent” … [Read more...] about On the move: Answering the door when opportunity knocks.
