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    I doodle, therefore I am

    Published March 22nd, 2009

    NPR has a terrific story — complete with this official Barack Obama scribble-pic — about why the human brain often prompts the human hand into doodling during boring meetings and phone calls.Turns out that this aimless artistry isn’t so aimless after all. It’s keeps us from doing a full Walter Mitty when we’re not sufficiently [...]

    Know of any amazing amateur athletes?

    Published February 2nd, 2009

    For some book research, I’m looking for examples of extraordinary amateur athletes — people intensely (perhaps maniacally) devoted to a sport, but who derive very little in the way of money or fame for their efforts. If you’ve got ideas, drop me a short email or post a comment below. Thanks.