Essays, second drafts, and a little inspiration I wrote a first draft of the essay in my drafts notebook while sitting on the futon, wrapped in a brown fleece blanket, occasionally looking out at Sugarloaf Mountain. I felt contemplative about how February presented itself. An excellent, though short, month. Table of Contents Featured Essay NotesContinueContinue reading “Second Pass | March 2026”
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Why I Didn’t Vlog My Travels
Ireland 2023 You would think that owning a video production business would mean always vlogging! For a while, it did. I used to vlog at least weekly. Looking back, I put together eight vlogs in 2021. They weren’t all that exciting, but they detailed the life I lived at the time. Nick was quite contentContinueContinue reading “Why I Didn’t Vlog My Travels”
Second Pass | February 2026
Essays, second drafts, and a little inspiration Table of Contents Featured Essay Notes Writing Prompts What I’m Reading Quote Subscriber Content Featured Essay Effort and Faith: Are They Enough? Over the past month, I wrote a lot about Anne Frank — just one quote even! I mean, if I can type up three blog postsContinueContinue reading “Second Pass | February 2026”
Second Pass | January 2026
Essays, second drafts, and a little inspiration Table of Contents Featured Essay Notes Writing Prompts What I’m Reading Quote Subscriber Content Featured Essay New Year Thoughts: whose time do I protect? I chose teaching partly because I like the classroom, and partly because it buys me something rare: summers. Three uninterrupted months where no oneContinueContinue reading “Second Pass | January 2026”
Second Pass | December 2025
The content discusses a fictional meeting of a “Council of Nicks,” representing various facets of self, reflecting on how to measure a year beyond traditional metrics. They debate the importance of consistency, survival, and education amidst personal challenges, ultimately deciding that simply living and being happy may be the most meaningful metric.
Second Pass | November 2025
Where the drafts go, try on their snow gear, can’t fit in the jacket, and realize they need a diet Table of Contents Featured Essay: Two Weeks Annotation Writing Prompts What I’m Reading: Dear Delia Bonus Subscriber Content Featured Essay Two Weeks Far off in another dimension, Two Weeks tilts back in a warped rockingContinueContinue reading “Second Pass | November 2025”
Second Pass | October 2025
The October edition of “Second Pass” includes a re-written high school police story, a tip for overwhelming projects, and a show recommendation.
Second Pass | September 2025
The author discusses the struggle of managing multiple creative projects, often starting new ones before finishing existing ones. Despite the challenge, they find joy in writing and express a desire to prioritize completion over idea generation. The narrative concludes with reflections on balancing creative passions and sharing personal experiences with reading and film.
Second Pass | August 2025
I thought I’d be camping and road-tripping through July, but instead I got mono and Lyme. So, I wrote about legacy, absurdity, and why our lives are roughly the size of dust mite poop on the cosmic scale.
There’s also a book rec (shoutout to Alan Smale), a few reflective prompts, and a tiny win in the form of a $40 photo printer.
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Second Pass | July 2025
Where the drafts eat grilled steak, get corn stuck in their gums, and need a good flossin’ 📑 Table of Contents Featured Essay: Why I Didn’t Vlog My Travels Inspiration Writing Prompts What I’m Reading: A Little Life, Binge, Clash of Eagles Bonus: High School Forever? Subscriber Content Featured Essay Why I Didn’t Vlog MyContinueContinue reading “Second Pass | July 2025 “