Category Archives: Life

A(nother) Year in Seattle

Posted on June 29, 2018 by mtdecker

About this time 18 years ago, I had just finished “A Year in Seattle” where I told a story in journal format – posting one entry a day for a year.  When I started I doubted I’d make it, but … Continue reading →

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A Long Time Healing

Posted on June 9, 2018 by mtdecker

I know in fiction, my heroes get hurt– like all the time.  Well, in February I found out what it is like to break one bone… in your hand. First, there was the sound as I misjudged where I was … Continue reading →

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Getting back in the saddle

Posted on October 30, 2017 by mtdecker

After a long absence and a lot of personal issues, I’m back. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 2 years since my last update and a lot has happened in that time.  I’ve been writing but with a lot … Continue reading →

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Call the tech guy – Part Two

Posted on May 14, 2014 by mtdecker

Troubleshooting a hardware problem – old school Non-geek version: I need a new computer… or least the insides of a new computer <Geek version> Last week I mentioned having hardware issues – I had hoped that a new power supply … Continue reading →

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Awake

Posted on February 17, 2014 by mtdecker

Here I am, up way too early.  So what do I do? I write about it… It’s weird.  since I’ve started judging flash fiction, I’ve been less inclined to write it.  The thing is, it’s not some secret ‘I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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My 2 cents: The Shutdown and my take on Congress at this point.

Posted on October 4, 2013 by mtdecker

With furloughs in place, the trickle-down effect is being felt down the line.  Tomorrow I find out where I stand.  I’m not a government employee, or even a contractor.  I’m a software developer in a small shop that makes software … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Wal*Marts

Posted on September 7, 2013 by mtdecker

Two Wal*Marts, both alike in dignity.  In the four state area where we lay our scene… Okay, technically it’s more like four Super*Walmarts and one regular one with a refrigerator section and a SAM’s club but it sounds better when … Continue reading →

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Writing, an excuse for learning

Posted on June 21, 2013 by mtdecker

(as if I really need an excuse) In case you haven’t figured out by now, I am a learning junkie.  It started when I was child and my mom and dad would do their cryogen demonstration*  for the boy scouts … Continue reading →

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Never take a scientist to a Science Fiction Movie

Posted on June 16, 2013 by mtdecker

While I was writing about the woes of taking a writer to the movies, I remembered my own childhood,  and having to tell my dad: “just sit back and watch…” I was too young to know the phrase “suspension of … Continue reading →

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Never take a writer to the movies

Posted on June 15, 2013 by mtdecker

Once or twice a year, I take my phone off the hook, go ‘back home’ and go to the movies… all weekend.  I catch up on movies that I haven’t seen in a while, brush up on the originals when … Continue reading →

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