The first time I called 911 I could barely speak. I'd been with my dad, driving home after a weekend...
Derek MacDonald
Derek MacDonald is a former outdoor educator working in tech. In addition to writing and editing narrative nonfiction, he likes building websites, running, and competing in live-storytelling events. Derek currently lives in Burlington, VT. You can learn more about him at www.derekmacdonald.com.
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I took this photo on a day when, like today, life seemed to snap into focus. I’d been tired a lot ba...
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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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Today, while sitting in a coffee shop with rain splattering the windows, I thought back on this past...
I'm tired, but invigorated, by a string of life-shifts lately. So today, I'm switching things up.
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