The knock
It was so faint, I was sure I must have imagined then knock — on a neighbor's door? — so I didn't bother putting pants on, but just in...


Sunset! (Christmas homecoming)
I just had a wonderful time visiting my family in Chicago for Christmas. So good to see everyone. (And it cleared my head to break...


NYC gets to work
1 a.m. Thursday night. Bike ride home, 8th Ave in Hell's Kitchen. I need to explore the city more on weeknights. It comes alive in...


The adventures of Dave and Bobby Sneakers: before the storm
"No pictures!" I reminded him. I hadn't showered, writing in my sweatpants, still had afternoon bedhead.
"Dude! Check yo