Author: Ron Stempkowski
85 Days Later
I guess I would remiss in writing a blog about writing to not pronounce the completion of the first (and very rough draft) of the novel I started writing as I accepted the challenge presented by Natio... Read More
i[wanted-to-love]Pad
After saving the money, and waiting a year, I finally bought an iPad on Tuesday. And I returned it two days later. Although my Apple Store return experience was as easy–though less joyful–... Read More
The Dime Store of Broken Dreams
My parents owned a “variety store” when I was third grade–maybe after and possibly before, but I know for certain I remember going there in third grade. After school my sister and I ... Read More
We Walk the Same Line
I rarely buy complete albums in this day of iTunes and digital music. But, I’ve been waiting YEARS for an album to be available via iTunes (and incredibly lazy for not just buying the CD that sa... Read More
I've Always Been a Jetson Wannabe
I start the day when my iPhone 4’s harp plays angelically in more of a “reassure” tone than an “alarm” tone. And unlike my dusty clock/radio, it doesn’t hold it aga... Read More
There's Something about Tina
Tina is a buddy of mine who I met back in 1997 while attending training at Second City. I think our friendship fate was sealed on the first day of improv class as he were tangled into a continuous, ha... Read More
January Snow Day
I can’t say I was looking forward to the holidays ending, because of the doldrums that inevitably follow a fun and busy holiday season. But I figure once we burn through January then we have one... Read More