So, what do I do for a living?

So, what do I do for a living?

You may not know this, but my job brings me into contact with a lot of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. That’s because the company I work for makes technology to help people with disabilities live more independently. I’m very proud of what we...
How To Solve A Great Mystery Without Even Trying

How To Solve A Great Mystery Without Even Trying

I have learned the identity of my biological father: Steven “Steve” Tobias. I know this because a couple of people in the Seattle area got me as a first cousin match on 23andme and dropped me a line.  First cousins! So one of my parents and one of their parents were...
For Those About To Rock

For Those About To Rock

Forty years ago AC/DC released Back In Black, their first album since lead singer Bon Scott tragically passed away. It was unknown how well his replacement, Brian Johnson, would fill the position. When the album was released, the issue was settled. It was AC/DC’s...
Book Update

Book Update

Last year I decided to write an autobiography. I started, as you might expect, at the beginning–with my childhood. I got to high school about 10,000 words in, and then I stopped. The problem? I began to run into unflattering things about myself and I wondered how...
Day 20: Turning Point?

Day 20: Turning Point?

This afternoon I started to feel pretty good about this not smoking thing. I mean, not just in a theoretical sense. Not just because it was good for me or that I was saving lots of money–but because I felt for the first time like I was winning. I felt like smoking a...