Author Archives: Alex Gorman

On-Field Family Drama

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Alex Gorman

Gabe likes books. Not only does he like them read to him, but he likes to read them to you. He’ll identify the characters and, briefly, describe the action. One of the enduring classics in Gabe’s library has been Goal: … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 54

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Alex Gorman

On Gabe’s next lesson on butterfly development: “Where did we leave off, Gabe?” On the wonders of the Empire State, I. Addition to the trees, grass, fences, birds and very tall buildings: “I like that New York has one sun … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Gabe, Part 4

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Alex Gorman

On Petaluma (<– Link!): “Milk! Milk!” On how get your parents to turn on music: “Pandora!” On topics of conversation with which to postpone bedtime: “Swim class. Groceries.” On instructions for his sister as she enters the room: “Sit down.” On … Continue reading →

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Sweet Home

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Alex Gorman

My story, “Sweet Home” was published in Penumbra today. I think it’s one of the best stories I’ve ever written and I’m very proud to have it appear in Penumbra, a magazine I really enjoy reading.  It’s also the first … Continue reading →

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Penumbra Blogging

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Alex Gorman

My story “Sweet Home” will appear in the August issue of the Penumbra eMag and they asked me to write a blog post for them. You can find the post here, along with a dazzling photo of myself. So that’s … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 53

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Alex Gorman

On shuffling her feet through a pile of clothes: “Look, dad. I’m exactly like R2D2!” On her feet, after wearing sandals in New York City: “They’re black as sootlings, right?” On discovering her cousin, Jessica, is unmarried: “I’m getting her … Continue reading →

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Gabe on the Guitar

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Alex Gorman

Gabe week continues with this short clip. I believe it shows pretty clearly why Gabe is destined to be the greatest guitarist of all time.

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The Quotable Gabe, Part 3

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Alex Gorman

On a decorative pine cone he found in a drawer: “Poop.” On whose pink sandals those are and what he’d like to do with them: “Shoes. Abigail. Wear.” On the mixture of dried fruit and insects we feed Grandpa’s turtle: … Continue reading →

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Gabe on the Go

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Alex Gorman

As you may be aware, I frequently photograph my children. There’s been substantial evidence on this blog that I manage to get that right a lot of the time. But lately, Gabe has been making himself a harder target. Lately, … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 52

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Alex Gorman

On her apparent solidarity with the plight of the wee folk: “We’re all leprechauns today.” On the Kentucky Derby odds: “But Charming Kitten might win more than we expect.” On things to shout from the other room when your parents … Continue reading →

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