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The Frozen Peas

by brendan on February 2, 2023

What Went Wrong On My Run Today?

by brendan on January 12, 2023

A few seconds after I walked in the door on a recent afternoon, Hilary asked,…

New Year, New Me!

by brendan on January 2, 2023

The 14 Best Semi-Rad Illustrations From 2022

by brendan on December 15, 2022

I finally bought myself a new iPad this past week. I’ve been using the same…

Holiday Action Movie Recommendation: ‘The Long Kiss Goodnight’

by brendan on December 8, 2022

NOTE: The Semi-Rad Shop will close for the holidays at midnight MST Friday, December 9th,…

How Are We Carrying Water When We Run?

by brendan on October 6, 2022

If you run far enough, you might find it useful to carry some water with…

Newborn Baby Language Translator

by brendan on October 4, 2022

I started this several weeks ago, but you know, AAAAAAA —Brendan

Finishing One Thing

by brendan on August 17, 2022

Welcome To Our Home

by brendan on June 16, 2022

Freedom

by brendan on June 8, 2022

Do You Want To Watch A Movie?

by brendan on May 17, 2022

(I made this chart as a joke, and then I thought maybe other people only…

How Are You?

by brendan on April 28, 2022

I’m good, how are you

Spring: A Pie Chart

by brendan on April 13, 2022

exact proportions may vary based on your geographic location —Brendan

Switching My Brain On Vs. Switching My Brain Off

by brendan on March 23, 2022

Me: well, Brain, it’s getting pretty late Brain: here is a list of things we…

There’s No Way I Could Have Seen This Totally Predictable Injury Coming

by brendan on March 10, 2022

“I don’t know if it’s luck or just taking it kind of easy, but I’ve…

My Dog: Wolf vs. Stuffed Animal

by brendan on March 7, 2022

Rowlf: would you believe I share 98.8 percent of DNA with wolves? Me: no offense…

Live Fast, Die Young,

by brendan on February 16, 2022

as the saying goes —Brendan

Conversation My Dog Has With Another Dog, Who Is Behind A Fence, While We Are On A Walk In Our Neighborhood

by brendan on February 3, 2022

The Birth Of An Idea

by brendan on December 16, 2021

Things like this are able to exist because of my Patreon supporters, who are universally…

There Are Two Ways We Can Do This Thing

by brendan on November 29, 2021

presented without judgment

Breakfast Cereal Shapes Inspired By Letters Of The English Alphabet

by brendan on November 22, 2021

RIP Alpha Bits, 1957-2021

The Creative Process, Vol. 487

by brendan on November 17, 2021

“What do you do for work?” “I’m a writer.” “Would I have read anything you’ve…

Did You Save Room For Dessert?

by brendan on November 15, 2021

(I am not a registered dietitian)

How I Look Running By Myself Vs. When I Appear In Race Photos

by brendan on October 28, 2021

Thanks for reading. Before you go: If you enjoyed this piece, please consider supporting…

I Recommend Wikipedia

by brendan on October 21, 2021

Have you ever pulled your phone out of your pocket to do something useful, like…

Perceived Size Of Rock In Shoe Vs. Actual Size Of Rock In Shoe

by brendan on October 4, 2021

This is not a metaphor for anything; just something that happened to me last week.…

Surely That’s The Summit Just Ahead, Right?

by brendan on August 12, 2021

—Brendan