Population 485 Post-its
Some old Post-its I scribbled notes on down at the fire hall when I was working on Population 485. This October will mark ten years since that book came out and the reaction to it still surprises me in...
View ArticleAutographing an Ambulance
This happened a few years back, and I think I posted these on the old version of the site, but just came across them again. One of my more memorable signings. Country music stars get asked to sign the...
View ArticleGotta Go
Today’s procrastination enabled by pager; from 1st draft to driving an ambulance in the blink of a strobe. I love EMS/fire part of my life. Privilege. The post Gotta Go appeared first on SneezingCow.com.
View ArticleWorld Book Night – Population 485
The purpose of this post is to offer my heartfelt thanks to those of you (both givers and readers) participating in World Book Night. After the word went out and givers started signing up, I quickly...
View ArticleWriting Riddle
Came back to the desk to find this on my computer screen: Can you guess what happened? Answer below (don’t be distracted by the smudges, they’re electronic and I put them there after the fact):...
View ArticleThree Days on the Road–Fire and EMS
Looking forward to speaking with firefighter/EMT/paramedic/first responder groups the next three days in Weston, Marshfield, and Rhinelander. It has been my privilege to be involved in Fire/EMS for...
View ArticleJust The Paperwork Remains
First responder (now “EMR”) recert complete. Good for another two years. Thanks to classmates and instructors. Pager charged. The post Just The Paperwork Remains appeared first on SneezingCow.com.
View ArticleDaniel José Older on Writing
Storytelling Fundamentals: Character, Conflict, Context, Craft An Online Skillshare Class by Daniel José Older Whether you’re new to writing or have been doing it for years, this presentation by...
View ArticleTONIGHT Bratwurst and the Performing Arts
Show’s at 7:30, fire department starts serving brats at 5:30. THIS is how I like my fine arts. Big thank you to the Washington Island Fire Department and all their volunteers. I’ll open the show with...
View ArticleSecond Language, Second Family
I was gifted this challenge coin after I spoke and shared an evening with a large group of EMTs, firefighters, and first responders last week. I got my EMT license 35 years ago. In that time I’ve gone...
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