Author Archives: stevenvinson

I realize you think you are the only one whose house isn’t picked up, or that nobody else has ever locked their keys in the car with it running.  But, I’ve got news for you… you aren’t that different from … Continue reading →

John Dies at the End – a book I read a while back is now a movie that has made it to Netflix. I found the book after reading Help a Bear is Eating Me, recommended by my friend Anna. … Continue reading →

Elizabeth stopped about 50 yards along the sidewalk on her way to second grade. She motioned me to come. She bowed her head over a small lump on the sidewalk. As I came closer, the bird’s body took form. “Dada.” … Continue reading →

From October 4, 2011: This is weird. I started a new story today. I was searching the net for something related to day of the dead. Found a connection to the Aztecs which led me to a connection to psychopomps. … Continue reading →

Someone once asked me what my preferred project management tool is. Actually, a bunch of people have asked me that a bunch of times. My answer is always MS Excel. I say that somewhat tongue in cheek. Because MS Excel … Continue reading →

A friend of mine helps people for a living.  Well, she helps people all the time.  She just helps people. It’s who she is.  So, it stands to reason that, professionally, her work includes helping people make the most of … Continue reading →

Another one of my, “I’m feeling lazy and blank. I can’t think of anything to write about,” nights. So I was looking through my notes for inspiration and found this list I wrote circa March 2011. I guess I can’t … Continue reading →

Instant information is not for me.  I prefer to search library stacks because when I work to learn something, I remember it. Harper Lee I am not like Harper Lee.  Instant information is for me.  I learn from it and … Continue reading →

List of phrases that sound racist but aren’t: White on rice Black lung Mexican standoff Dark humor Honky tonk Reverse Polish Notation List of phrases you may not know are racist but are: Jew someone down (as in a negotiation) … Continue reading →

What do you think of this joke? You have to imagine me telling this joke live. There are several moments where voice inflection and even song will make it funnier. Went to the doctor the other day. You kids won’t … Continue reading →