Richard Goodman's Newsletter

Men working

When my wife, Gaywynn, points out a specific and real defect in my behavior, I will often say to her,

Dec 11 • Richard Goodman

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November 2025

Thankful

I’m thankful for so many things.

Nov 26 • Richard Goodman

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My own private Dante

This is a post for book lovers.

Nov 13 • Richard Goodman

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A very considerable speck

I get up at 5AM.

Nov 6 • Richard Goodman

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October 2025

In the realm of Sulphur

Last night, I slept in Sulphur.

Oct 30 • Richard Goodman

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Janet Shea

I’m writing this in Boston.

Oct 21 • Richard Goodman

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Autumn in New York

What a lovely song that is.

Oct 9 • Richard Goodman

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The personal trainer

My wife, Gaywynn, gave me an hour session with a personal trainer as a birthday present.

Oct 2 • Richard Goodman

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September 2025

Comedy tonight!

It was my friend László who said I should do this.

Sep 25 • Richard Goodman

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The man with the wispy laugh

There are just a few passing references to him I found on the Internet.

Sep 18 • Richard Goodman

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My calling

I see one of my jobs in life as making check-out people at supermarkets laugh.

Sep 11 • Richard Goodman

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Write what you know

I was watching Merle Haggard on YouTube perform his song, “Sing Me Back Home.” The idea of writing a song about a man being led to the gas chamber is…

Sep 4 • Richard Goodman

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