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Personal Writings of James McCullough

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Bangkok: Sawasdee Khrap

Bangkok changed the way I think about cities. In its neon streets, crowded temples, and layered history, I discovered what urban texture truly means—and why some places stay with you long after you leave.

Chuck Klosterman's Football

Not a formal review of the book, just a chat about the sport's impending doom, the CFL, and the cultural power of a watermelon helmet.

Second Anniversary

Two years in, I’ve learned that the best part of every adventure, from binge watching Bridgerton to finding our way through, is seeing it through her eyes. This is a small love letter to trust, travel, and the moments that become the stories we share.

Two Macbeths

More than twenty years after first beginning my own adaptation of Macbeth inspired by the experimental work of Richard Schechner and Charles Marowitz I am revisiting the project and bringing the work together in one place.

A Meditation on the New Year

A reflection on meditation as a practice of returning, and on beginning the new year awake rather than resolved.

Turning 16 Years Old

A reflection on my daughter turning 16 and how she continues to grow.

46

A year of change, road trips, shared meals, and learning to be present. From Yukon highways to meditation cushions, this is what 46 taught me about showing up.

micro-10-27-2025

A disappointing end to one of the greatest World Series games. [1] Listening to Game 3 was still a joy. Looking forward to Game 4 later today. Game 6 of the 2011 Series is still my favourite. ↩︎

micro-10-24-2025

An excellent Game 1 for the Blue Jays. Definitely shut up everyone who thought the Dodgers would sweep.

Blue Jays. World Series. Finally.

I’ve waited 32 years to see the Blue Jays back in the World Series — from collecting cards as a kid to watching every pitch with my daughter.

micro2-10-20-2025

Goose bumps. What an incredible game and series. Back to the World Series after 32 years!

micro-10-20-2025

Best words in sports: Game 7. Excited for tonight’s game and I will be thrilled if the Blue Jays win.

micro2-10-17-2025

Listening to the radio while Raleigh hit the game-tying homerun: bad. Listening to Suárez hit the grand slam: devastating.

micro-10-17-2025

Fall vibes along Bernard Ave in Downtown Kelowna.

micro-10-12-2025

Opal ring with diamonds from my grandma, ring is around 100 years old now A year and a half after we started our journey together, a promise was made to continue down this path towards marriage. I love this woman so much. (Opal ring with diamonds from my grandma. Ring