“On 9/11 I Lost New York” – But I’ll Always Remember
It’s time to admit to myself it will always be a part of me. And I don’t want to forget. I want to remember. An evergreen version of my long-ago 9/11 story lives here for posterity.
On My 21st Chicagoversary, I No Longer Have Faith in Chicago
Progressive mayoral tantrums trying to class-shame people to stay just remind Chicagoans who’ve decided to leave why they’re leaving.
Why I’ve Stayed in Chicago for 20 Years
It’s not easy or pretty, but life isn’t without challenge anywhere else in America either. We stay because so many things about this place make us care enough to stay. And that’s something I think outside observers always miss about Chicago.
“I Bet Your Blog Becomes All About Autism”
I thought coming out only happened once. Then 2020 proved me wrong. Hi, I’m Michael. And I’m autistic.
Hebreo Rizado
Sometimes when you’re ‘Jewish and’ you just have to lead with the ‘and.’ I’m a Hispanic Jew who’s taking off his kippah.
The Death and Life of My Planning Career
What do you do when you want to pivot back to what you used to do, that you never thought you’d do again?
The Blessing For Making Me Hispanic
This summer, I opened the door to my family’s secrets in order to reclaim my heritage. Hi, my name is Michael Doyle, and I’m a Hispanic American.
The Ecstasy and Agony of Noise-Canceling Headphones
Or, the moment I realized my noise-canceling headphones were assistive technology for the elderly.
These Marks Show That You Are Alive
The message from my Managed Midlife Crisis™? Stop being afraid to start being myself again.
All the Places I Am
Sometimes the thing you’re most afraid of is the most important thing you can do.