scotthessIn Praise of Writing in Public“A coffee shop is a great place to write. It’s casual, you can stay as long as you want, and everybody there is doing the same thing as…3 min read·May 6, 2024----
scotthessHow to Hang with the Haute: A Guide to Navigating the World of the Ultra-Rich“Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald3 min read·Apr 25, 2024----
scotthessThe Cracked Pot: An Enduring ParableThe story of the cracked pot has been handed down over the centuries. As a cracked pot myself, I find it profound, hopeful, and beautiful…2 min read·Apr 12, 2024----
scotthess“The Anxious Generation”: A Premature Indictment of Social Media?In an amusing juxtaposition, I first encountered Jonathan Haidt’s critique of social media via my own social media feeds. (“The calls are…4 min read·Mar 31, 2024----
scotthessEmbracing the DepthsHow Adversity Can Be a Catalyst for Personal Growth4 min read·Mar 23, 2024----
scotthessThe Essence of the OceanOnce upon a time, there was a vast, endless ocean. Its waters were deep, mysterious, and full of life. One day, a small droplet of water…2 min read·Mar 18, 2024----
scotthessEASILY MISTAKEN FOR A MOTH“You must be Jim,” she said, startling him from his daydream.6 min read·Mar 16, 2023--1--1
scotthessThis Is Too GoodHis mouth had a cruel slope to it, like someone had just given him bad news that wasn’t his fault.5 min read·Feb 26, 2023----
scotthess20 Songs I Loved in 2020, In No Particular OrderForget about masks. (But please keep wearing them!) In 2020, I think I spent more time underneath headphones than in any year since the…9 min read·Dec 21, 2020--1--1