Lost Journal: Forewarning of Firing Feels Frightening
Journal entry: July 2, 2001 (age 32) Ah, the dotcom bubble. Over the past year, it’s introduced me to the highest salary I’ve ever had, the first stock … Read more
Tim Mollen’s Column
Tim Mollen’s “Lost Journal” column is written in retrospect. He chooses a different day from his past, and writes about it as though it were today.
Lost Journal: Early Planning for a Super Career
Journal entry: May 7, 1976 (age 7) — Early Planning for a Super Career Adults seem to think that career planning is on the mind of the average grade-schooler. … Read more
Lost Journal: Happy St. Patrick’s Month!
Journal entry: March 2, 2002 (age 32) — St. Patrick’s Month This week a friend from college called me, and at some point in the conversation he asked … Read more
Lost Journal: Dad Truly Believes in Cleaning Leaves from the Eaves
Journal entry: October 15, 1994 (age 25) “Oh, I’m so glad you boys are both home this weekend. You can help your father clean out the eaves!” My … Read more
Lost Journal: Shutout at Shea Leads Brothers to Cannibalism
Journal entry: September 1, 1984 (age 15) With my 27-year-old brother, Jim, driving, the trip from Binghamton to New York City takes less than 3 hours. Other brother … Read more
Lost Journal: Meeting Cute, Part Deux
Journal entry: May 18, 1996 (age 27) As I pulled into the parking lot of The Little Café in Arlington, Va., tonight, I thought to myself, “There’s that … Read more
Lost Journal: Finding My Funny Valentine
Journal entry: March 9, 1996 (age 26) Pulling into the parking lot of The Little Café in Arlington, Virginia, I thought to myself, “Tonight feels special, in a … Read more
Lost Journal: Dramatic Reading is Nicer Than a Snoo Beadling
Journal entry: January 23, 1987 (age 17) Earlier tonight, the talent show at Seton Catholic Central High School was filled with singing, dancing, and, in the case of … Read more
Lost Journal: Special BONUS Column Commentary
Journal entry: January 29, 2008 (age 38) Hi, my name is Tim Mollen, and I’m the writer of “Lost Journal.” Welcome to the special, bonus commentary track for … Read more
Lost Journal: Up on the Woof
Journal entry: August 6, 2005 (age 36) Journal entry: One night last week, I was walking through our second-floor, Mill Street apartment when I spotted something unusual on … Read more
