Our daughter is, we think, part-fish, so with public pools closing or otherwise a source of concern in the pandemic, we decided to buy an above-ground pool from Wal-mart. We’ve actually had one of these before, and you should know that out of the box they’re a complete pain. Between …
The Knack Pack v2 is gorgeous and clever. It’s my new go-to. Despite its many very positive features, though, a couple design choices leave it frustratingly shy of the ideal One Bag travel pack that it could’ve been. Quick Pros: Convertible design is amazing Materials are fantastic Aesthetics are terrific …
For many years now I’ve been a devotee of “one bag” travel. No matter where I’m traveling — or how long I’ll be there — I take just one bag. And it’s a carry-on. Crazy? Maybe. Cheaper and easier and less stressful? You bet. In answer to the inevitable questions …
A great teacher is an earthquake. He or she enters your world suddenly, slipping a fault you might never have known existed. Just like that, in a moment of another idle afternoon, you find that the lines you’ve drawn around your mind shudder, pushed back by the glorious might of …
So I’m returning to DragonCon this year, with a solid round of appearances alongside some fabulous folks. Plus, as icing on the cake, I’ll be giving a major lecture Sunday morning on “The American Tolkien” … it should be a grand time. For anyone looking to find me, here’s my …