So, I’m sitting at my work desk, in the last twenty minutes of my employment here, and wanted to put up a quick post. First, I want to thank all of you who have been following this blog, and my little journey in Boston, MA.  It’s been an interesting one.  Thank you for your insights, [...]

So, there won’t be another podcast from here. I leave Boston at the end of the week. There may be a post or two between now and then, but pretty much, I’m done here. Things to do this week: 1. finalize the packing – get my clothes all put in one spot, preferably washed/dried, and [...]

Listening to: The Light of Things by BT So, after a wander around the city late last night, I returned to the apartment to find my first packet of writing has been returned to me from my advisor. Like a child on his birthday, I tore into the envelope, and immediately began to take in [...]

On today’s Boston.com website, there is an article about the Beloit College Mindset List.  Never heard of it? Neither had I, until just recently. Apparently, this is a list, according to AP reporter Dinesh Ramde, that helps teachers and professors avoid making cultural references in class that their students wouldn’t understand. Things like, say, Peewee [...]

Since Sunday, I can feel a difference.  What I mean by that is that as I approach the day of moving away, I can feel my body resisting it.  It’s as if this Great Amount of Inertia has settled in my bones, and doesn’t want to move forward.  Ambition, such as it is, is lacking, [...]

Less than two weeks.  Less than half a month.  Less time, less space for maneuvering. Less patience, less planning, less time to wonder.  It’s all coming to a head, and to and end. Last night, I found myself in bed by 8:30pm.  I don’t remember the last time I did that when I wasn’t ill.  [...]

Today started off with an exuberance of energy.  Okay, not a total buzz, but something nursed along quite nicely with a cup of  coffee.  Anyway, I decided to take advantage of the cooler morning air, and went out for a run.  I took me about an hour (running 53 minutes, walking 6) and it was [...]

So, I decided to change up the themes I’ve been using to give the blog a new feel.  As some of my most recent posts do not have images in them, the grid now looks like a shed-load of text.  As I progress (while I’m still writing here), I will be adding more and more [...]

Hey all! It’s a quick morning show with a brief update on what I’ve been up to.  Thank you so much for downloading and having a listen.  Know of a great new podcast out there? Have something to share? Leave a comment on the blog! This Week’s Music: Midnight Sun by ATB Alone Tonight by [...]

Yeah, so it’s been a bit since I’ve last posted here. Life has certainly taken a turn for the busy, and all of the sudden (it seems), time has become a precious, irreplaceable commodity in my life. I think this has something to do with the fact that my life is now on a deadline [...]

I decided to get out into the beautiful night air tonight, and do a little loop around the city.  One thing I learned is that drivers are FAR less observant at night than in the day.  Also, it’s harder to spot uneven places in the pavement.  I’m much better in the morning, but the night [...]

Today’s show is just an update. Nothing too special, but I’ve included some of my favorite tunes of the moment. Thanks for downloading, and feel free to leave a comment! This Week’s Music: Run Till You Shine: Andrew Bennett Emotion 98.6 – ATB Happiness – The Fray Could You Believe – ATB This Moment (Prog [...]

So, in response to a call from my friend Chris to get out and do a little run today, I’ve done just that. Here’s today’s loop: Not bad in 34 minutes -Thom

So, I’ve had a few people tell me my feed was down. I’ve tried to remedy this via feedburner, but as I’m not good at it, I decided to go another route. To the right, you’ll see links to my twitter, flickr, and rss feeds. You *should* be able to stay updated by choosing the [...]

So, tonight has been the best night of the summer, weather-wise at least.  It’s drier, more comfortable out, and the breeze blowing through the city of Boston really made the air clearer, made the city smell alive again.  To take advantage of this, I opted to get out ye olde sneakers and go for a [...]

To all of you who have commented on the blog, who have offered words of support for both of us, truly, Thank You.  Transitions are both exciting and scary, and knowing there are such kind and thoughtful people in our lives makes this transition much more bearable. Thank you, from both of us.

So, after many requests for what it is that I’m actually reading this semester as part of my MFA program, I hereby present the list. I should preface it by saying that there is no particular order, however there is a theme.  For the first part of my studies, I’m getting up to speed with [...]

I know it’s been a long time coming.  I had to find the right words, and I think, with this show, I have.  Thank you all for downloading it, and having a listen.  It means a great deal to me. This week’s music: Reckoner by Radiohead Rainbow Connection performed by Sarah Maclachlan Shut Your Eyes [...]