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Derek MacDonald

Derek MacDonald is a writer and systems consultant based in Burlington, VT. He likes building websites, running, and competing in live-storytelling events. You can learn more about Derek, his writing, and his podcast at www.derekmacdonald.com.

Stories by Derek


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Pulled Out Of The Pit

Getting a pocket notebook and a pen was the second-best thing I ever did for my ADHD… the first was ...

Doctors Office Discoveries

At the doctor's yesterday, he'd looked at me with inquisitive eyes when I floated a pretty big thoug...

Finding Enough Courage

Today, I sat at my desk in disbelief. With the wind howling and snow spraying across the windows of ...

Looking For Labels

I've noticed a shift happening in how we communicate. All of us. I don't fully know what that means ...

Coiling Up And Falling Down

I don't know what it is about falling snowflakes that makes silence sound so good, but it's always b...

Celebrating Secret Sun Dogs

I took this photo on a day when, like today, life seemed to snap into focus. I’d been tired a lot ba...

I'm Just The Scapegoat

It wasn't even light out yet, but somehow we'd fully opened this can of worms. In a rare role revers...

Your Performance Review

Let me say up front that this feels silly, but I'm doing it anyway... giving myself a performance re...

A Whole New Variety

I've gone back and forth with how I feel about novelty. Variety can be a good thing when it's an add...






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