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About paulefallon

Greetings reader. I am a writer, architect, cyclist and father from Cambridge, MA. My primary blog, theawkwardpose.com is an archive of all my published writing. The title refers to a sequence of three yoga positions that increase focus and build strength by shifting the body’s center of gravity. The objective is balance without stability. My writing addresses opposing tension in our world, and my attempt to find balance through understanding that opposition. During 2015-2106 I am cycling through all 48 mainland United States and asking the question "How will we live tomorrow?" That journey is chronicled in a dedicated blog, www.howwillwelivetomorrw.com, that includes personal writing related to my adventure as well as others' responses to my question. Thank you for visiting.

My Jericho Experience

Posted on 06/03/2026 by paulefallon

For the past few years the most rewarding work I’ve done is with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people. Attending parole hearings as an ombudsman, working one-on-one with inmates preparing for their parole hearings, meeting with recently paroled men through the … Continue reading →

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Say His Name

Posted on 05/26/2026 by paulefallon

Israel Martinez: December 6, 1958 to April 30, 2026 The first time I met Israel Martinez, I realized he was a man of substance, a person wizened by experience and reflection. I was keen to assist him any way I … Continue reading →

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Serious Theater, Perfectly Executed

Posted on 05/20/2026 by paulefallon

Oedipus el Rey Written by Luis AlfaroDirected by Loretta Greco The Huntington Roberts Studio Theatre May 14 – June 14, 2026 The power of our foundational stories; the myths, fables, and legends shared across time and culture; is rooted in … Continue reading →

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Spending Down Retirement

Posted on 05/13/2026 by paulefallon

Two weeks ago, I cracked open a spigot I’ve been avoiding for some time. Might as well turn the faucet on full flow. Turns out, I have a lot of money. Not billionaire money. Not crazy amounts that would take … Continue reading →

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Something Rotten is Soooo Good

Posted on 05/05/2026 by paulefallon

Something Rotten Music & Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick Book by Karey Kirkpatrick & John O’Farrell Directed by Ilana Ransom Toeplitz Lyric Stage Boston May 1 – June 7, 2026 It only takes a moment to realize Something … Continue reading →

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Get Swept Away

Posted on 04/29/2026 by paulefallon

Swept Away Book by John Logan Music and Lyrics by The Avett Brothers Directed by Jeremy Johnson Speakeasy Stage April 24 – May 23, 2026 Well before opera demanded that larger than life figures sing continuously to exorcise their emotions, … Continue reading →

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What We Lose When We Go First Class

Posted on 04/23/2026 by paulefallon

The next time you’re in the mood to knock around Paris and have an idle $16,000 burning a hole in your pocket, may I suggest flying “La Premiere” on Air France. When you’ve tired of the diversions offered by The … Continue reading →

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Guinea Pig Blues

Posted on 04/15/2026 by paulefallon

For the past ten years I’ve been a guinea pig, offering myself up to be studied at the altar of medical science. I’ve been in studies at MGH and BWH, at BU and Brandies, at Harvard and Tufts. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Rent Control Redux

Posted on 04/08/2026 by paulefallon

Regular as Daylight Savings Time, the forces advocating for more affordable housing raise the eternal promise of rent control to address our housing ills. Four years ago, in response to a series of hearings held by the Massachusetts Legislature, I … Continue reading →

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April Fool!

Posted on 04/01/2026 by paulefallon

In honor of being foolish, I offer my new favorite New Yorker cartoon, published in the March 23, 2026 issue. Is this really the “Great America” the MAGAtes want us to return to?

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