Author Archives: paulefallon

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.

Medium is the New Message – Culture Club is the New Party

Posted on 11/10/2014 by paulefallon

If 140 characters stymie your expression, time to move past Twitter and explore Medium. Medium.com is a longer form collection of essays, rants, humor, and quality writing, started by Twitter co-founders Evan Williams and Biz Stone in 2012 with an … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Architecture by Moonlight, Culture Club, Felicia M. Gordon, Medium, Sugar Hill, Sugar Hill Culture Club, Where's Wendell | 2 Comments

Ocean View Restaurant

Posted on 11/06/2014 by paulefallon

Sometimes it’s important to take the long view on the good things in life. My wife and I went to the Ocean View Restaurant on our honeymoon because it was so romantic. My wife and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor, Ocean View Restaurant | Leave a comment

Brooklyn Street Struts into Wayland

Posted on 11/03/2014 by paulefallon

The Boston area has an eclectic collection of small theaters where energetic troupes produce shows on vintage stages. Jamaica Plain’s Footlight Club, Riverside Theater Works in Hyde Park, and Arlington Friends of the Drama are but a few of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | Tagged Avenue Q, Beatrice Herford, Brenda Braxton, Christine Verzosa, Ethel Barrymore, Harvey, Lovely Hoffman, Nick LaPete, Other Desert Cities, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Vokes Theater, Wayland | Leave a comment

Yoga for Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on 10/30/2014 by paulefallon

“Inhale. Raise your arms out wide and overhead.” Charles’ right arm lifted 45 degrees off his hips. His left arm lagged, though it pivoted a few inches higher. His left hand bent at an odd angle. “Can you straighten your … Continue reading →

Posted in Yoga | Tagged Parkinson's Disease, PD, Renee Le Verrier, yoga | 4 Comments

Interview – Architecture by Moonlight

Posted on 10/27/2014 by paulefallon

The MIT Alumni Association produces a podcast each month that highlights an alumni’s book. This month features Architecture by Moonlight. Thanks for Joe McGonegal and Brielle Domings for drawing insights between my MIT experiences of forty years ago with my … Continue reading →

Posted in Haiti | Tagged Architecture by Moonlight, MIT, MIT Alumni Association | Leave a comment

Let Pilobolus Build the New World Order

Posted on 10/23/2014 by paulefallon

I attended an incredible workshop this week; WBUR Cognoscenti published my thoughts about letting the improvisational dance group Pilobolus show the world how to lead, follow, and all get along. Since Cognoscenti doesn’t pitch events, the awkward poser can recommend that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Citi Schubert Theater, dance, Pilobolus, Pilobolus at Play, WBUR Cognoscenti | Leave a comment

Two Lookin’ Atcha

Posted on 10/20/2014 by paulefallon

The refrigerator shelves were almost empty. My middle-aged brain couldn’t concoct a breakfast from leftover chili, half a dozen eggs, kidney beans, two day-old rice, diet Cherry Dr. Pepper, and a jar of strawberry jam. Until I realized the meager … Continue reading →

Posted in United States | Tagged Denco Cafe, Denco Darlin, Norman, Oklahoma, University High School | 11 Comments

Architecture by Moonlight

Posted on 10/16/2014 by paulefallon

Architecture by Moonlight: Rebuilding Haiti, Redrafting a Life, is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and University of Missouri Press. Please join me at an author event around Boston, and attend a remembrance at the Cambridge Public Library on January … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Architecture by Moonlight, BJ Krintzman, Book Ends, Calumus Bookstore, Cambridge Public Library, Haiti, Harvard Book Store, New England Mobile Book Fair, NewTV, Paul E. Fallon, Porter Square Books, Trident Booksellers | 2 Comments

Frivolous Intentions

Posted on 10/14/2014 by paulefallon

I’ve been practicing CorePower Yoga for a year now, which means a year’s worth of Intention. Making an Intention in yoga class was new to me. At first it felt forced. Then I got into the spirit of Intention and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged CorePower Yoga, Don't Worry Be Happy, have fun, intention, yoga | 2 Comments

Old Schwamb Mill

Posted on 10/09/2014 by paulefallon

Veer off of Mass Ave onto Lowell Street in Arlington, take the first right on Mill Lane, walk a hundred yards and step back 150 years. That’s when Old Schwamb Mill, custom oval frame manufactory began creating the most beautiful … Continue reading →

Posted in United States | Tagged Arlington, Arlington MA, custom picture frames, Harvard Museums, Mill Brook, Old Schwamb Mill, oval picture frames, rotating jigs | Leave a comment