Noteworthy (DIY Field Notes hack)
During my 17-year career as a newspaper reporter, I developed a symbiotic relationship with the notebook in my back pocket. When not tucked in…
The World of Bar-soon*
As I write this, I’m delaying opening up the 5-gallon bucket of paint for a little touch-up in the room that we used to…
Commercial interest
Normally, I’d say Super Bowl ads are supposed to be one of two things: Hilarious (as when Rex almost gets that Budweiser) or mind-blowing…
‘Dead’ write
Today we present a special audio edition of The Dew Abides, where we interview author J. Aaron Sanders, a novelist and associate professor of…
The butcher, the baker…
The loaf of bread was still steaming on the cooling rack. Gave it a tap with a fingernail and heard a very promising thump. When we…
Hair Loss
As my old friend Jeff always says, “Great minds think alike… And so do we.” When we at The Dew Abode made a point…
Skeleton at the Feast 2015
They’re the most wonderful sounds of the year. At least that’s one guy’s opinion. It’s time for the annual Skeleton at the Feast tracklist…
Chainsorry
I’ve always liked the smell of gas fumes, which explains two things: Why I fondly remember helping my dad cut up firewood as a…
Chain of fuels (An open letter to Sears)
Dear Sears, I want to start by thanking you. When I discovered a step-by-step set of instructions you posted on cleaning the carburetor on…