The Worm in My Shoe
A 2026 story of a snake in a football helment in Arkansas reminded me of that time in 1995 when an earthworm found its way into my shoe.
The New Leaf Journal
Where the leaves are perennially virid
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A Taste of Honey (2009) – Visual Novel Review
Back in 2009, a speculative fiction author named Fred Warren adapted his own 2008 short story into a visual novel after learning about the medium. Here, I review A Taste of Honey, which remains free to read and play.
Inflatable Summer Shark in Brooklyn
Documenting an question-raising inflatable summer shark decoration in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Why would a shark need an inner tube and snorkel?
Free “Just Heavy :)” Air Conditioner in Brooklyn
Reporting on a free air conditioner with note seen in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
Calvin Coolidge’s Homestead Oath of Office
Studying and comparing four eyewitness accounts of the night Calvin Coolidge became president and had his father administer the oath of office in his childhood home.
O2A2 2026 Visual Novel Review Project (Part 2/2)
Part two of my O2A2 2026 short visual novel review project...
O2A2 2026 Visual Novel Review Project (Part 1/2)
Reviewing 11 very short visual novels that were submitted to the Itch.io O2A2 2026 - Only One of Any Asset Visual Novel Jam.
Reviewing Limerence, an al|together-Inspired Visual Novel
I review a new indie visual novel that was inspired in part by the al|together 2008 localization of The Letter, which the author stumbled upon thanks to an article in The New Leaf Journal.
Releasing a New ONScripter-EN Visual Novel
An essay about writing, developing, and publishing a new original ONScripter-EN visual novel in less than 48 hours.
Broken Bench in Red Hook, Brooklyn
At the request of (or under orders from) a friend, I documented a broken park bench in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Facts About the Full and Semi Centennial Presidents
A collection of facts about the five Presidents who presided over America's full and semi-centennials: John Quincy Adams, Ulysses Grant, Calvin Coolidge, Gerald Ford, and Donald Trump.
Refilling Gingerbread Man Soap Dispenser
Back in December I shared my in-season gingerbread man soap dispenser. In July, I share the story of his second full re-fill.
The Living Signatories to The Declaration of Independence and the American Jubilee
America celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 4, 1826. Just three signatories to The Declaration of Independence, Adams, Jefferson, and Charles Carroll of Carrollton, lived to see the day. I look at their stories as related to July 4, 1826 (including the dual deaths of Adams and Jefferson on the 50th).
Summer Season 2026 at the NLJ: America at 250
The summer 2026 theme for The New Leaf Journal: America at 250.
Supporing the Pumpernickel Bagel
After reading that pumpernickel bagels are becoming endangered, I set out to buy, photograph, eat, and write about one to support a tasty cause.