AUTHOR

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.

Stories by Derek


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Thank You, Universe

I'm walking up to the counter. Where there are usually two menus in front of the register—one for fo...

Worst Case

The first drops are light and I'm close enough that I could still go back.

Heed The Call

I didn't want to do it, but I had to put Buckeye down.

When I was still relatively new to living in Jackson, Wyoming, I remember snowboarding with a traini...

The Pep I Need

Music was a big part of my life growing up.

Tomato Potato

It was the shrug that bothered me.

A New Default

Not to brag, but I said hi to four people on my trail run today.

I Forgot

It's downpouring. Rain is pelting the glass and I'm feeling the infamous writer's "resistance" for t...


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