Apologies on the lack of posts...

I'm coming up on deadline for my book (June 1) and most of my energy and free time is headed that direction. I haven't even seen the Star Trek movie yet. :)

Thanks for your patience. I'll be back in the saddle soon.

In the meantime:

What's the best flavor of ice cream? Brand? Country to eat it in?

Here's why I love Superman. With thoughts from @jrforasteros and @morganundead. #storymen

The latest episode of StoryMen is live, with thoughts about Superman! We talk about the movies, comic book recommendations and reasons to be excited about the new Man of Steel movie (coming soon!).

You can listen/watch here or subscribe/download on iTunes.

People ask me if life in Portland is "like Portlandia." This police pursuit dash cam will answer the question.

Star Trek: Into Darkness releases today, and the original Capt. Kirk has something to say about that

The pharmacist made me laugh today.

Three out of five people living in my house have strep throat right now. Here's the conversation I had with the pharmacist while picking up my daughter's antibiotics.

Pharmacist: Is this for your daughter?

Me: Yes.

Ph: For some reason, it says on here that your daughter is allergic to amoxicillin.

Me: That's because she is allergic to amoxicillin.

Ph: Oh. But this is a whole different class of drugs.

Me: Right. Because she is allergic to the penicillin class.

Ph: Oh. Then this is the right drug for her.

Me: Yes.

Ph: Well. Here you go then.

The first trailer for the Shield TV show with Agent Coulson from "The Avengers" is live. What do you think?

A great, encouraging video for your dreary, soul-numbing Monday

I don't agree with everything in this video, but there is some real wisdom in large parts of it, and I found it deeply moving. I think it will make your Monday better.

I made a vow never to see another George Clooney film after "The American." I might break that vow for this.

My hands were sweating and heart was pounding in the trailer. I can't imagine what the movie will do to me.



Although it's possible that it will involve waiting as Clooney and Bullock slowly float toward the Earth and are incinerated, in which case I might get bored.