Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Reflections on creativity, remembering Ray, recent writing, and a favorite Canadian escape.
Scott Dawson
Scott Dawson shares thoughtful stories from upstate New York—blending running, remote work, and modern life—with the kinds of observations he thinks you'll find worth your time.
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This Custom Race Medal Rack Cost Less Than My Last Race Entry
16 feet of steel, 120 medals, zero regrets
Gear Review: Nuroum OpenEar Pro 2 for Remote Workers
Nuroum reached out after I wrote about the Shokz OpenComm, wondering if I'd give their OpenEar Pro 2 a similar honest look. Here's what I found.
Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon 2026
A humid morning, a hometown course, and an A+ effort.
Taking the Stage
Both of my kids graduated this month, making for a fitting introduction to an edition devoted to music, theater, art, and creativity.
A Tale of Three Races
This one is short, sweet, and to the point. You might call it a personal record! Enjoy.
Seneca7 2026
This was my third running of the Seneca 7, a fantastic 7-person relay race around the 77.7 perimeter of Seneca Lake.
Take What You Like, Leave the Rest
A mix of running, tech, good reads, and one unforgettable roadside attraction.
Using Datawrapper to Embed Tables and Charts on Substack
I bemoaned the lack of table and chart options natively in Substack until I came across Datawrapper.
A Simple, Fee-free Way to Export Texting Threads From Your iPhone
How I use my Mac's Terminal and imessage-exporter to archive texting threads from my iPhone