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  • Why I Won’t Renew AAA

    October 7, 2026 by

    Summary: My recent towing experiences have convinced me that AAA is not the best choice for me. In three months I have had to call a tow truck three times. This is more times than the previous 30 years combined. I want to share some things I learned about roadside assistance — especially from AAA… Read more

  • The Sound of Silence, Part IV: Protecting My Good Ear

    September 28, 2026 by

    This is the fourth post in a series about my journey navigating sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). Here are links to all the posts in this series: Part I: Beethoven and Hearing LossPart II: Hearing Aids and a Therapy Plot TwistPart III: Performing Music with Hearing AidsPart IV: Protecting My Good Ear Summary: A custom… Read more

  • Party like it’s 1986

    July 29, 2026 by

    Last week was my 40th high school reunion. This is the fourth reunion I have helped to organize. I am home now, tired, recovering, and pleased with how it came out. A Weeklong Celebration I figured out 11 years ago that a typical Fri-Sat-Sun reunion celebration would not be enough time. I semi-crashed — but… Read more

  • The Sound of Silence, Part III: Performing Music with Hearing Aids

    June 9, 2026 by

    This is the third post in a series about my journey navigating sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). Here are links to all the posts in this series: Part I: Beethoven and Hearing LossPart II: Hearing Aids and a Therapy Plot TwistPart III: Performing Music with Hearing AidsPart IV: Protecting My Good Ear “Friends, Romans, Countrymen,… Read more

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