I have been writing stories, reflections, and everyday adventures since 2006, when I launched my long-running blog at TomT2.com. What began as a simple place to share thoughts has grown into a body of work that now includes fourteen books, several magazines, and a steady stream of essays written five days a week.
I call self “a mere mortal”—no capes, no superpowers, no dreams of bestseller lists. I write because I love it. Because it keeps my mind sharp. Because every day offers something worth noticing. And because nothing brings me more joy than knowing someone out there is reading my words and finding a spark of recognition, comfort, or laughter.
My books blend memoir, nostalgia, humor, and gentle wisdom. Whether I'm reflecting on the beauty of ordinary days, exploring the philosophy of “bonus time,” or capturing the small adventures that make a life meaningful, I like to think my voice is warm, grounded, and unmistakably human.
Readers who enjoy heartfelt storytelling, reflective essays, and the quiet magic of everyday life will feel right at home in my world.
I have been writing stories, reflections, and everyday adventures since 2006, when I launched my long-running blog at TomT2.com. What began as a simple place to share thoughts has grown into a body of work that now includes fourteen books, several magazines, and a steady stream of essays written five days a week. I call self “a mere mortal”—no capes, no superpowers, no dreams of bestseller lists. I write because I love it. Because it keeps my...
What if the life you thought had ended was only beginning to deepen? After a near‑fatal embolism, Lee Weiss wakes into a world that looks the same but feels entirely different. The foothills outside his window, the dust motes in the morning light, the quiet hum of his own breath — everything carries a new kind of weight, a new kind of wonder. In...
This book is a companion for anyone who has ever paused long enough to wonder what their life has really meant. Through fifty tender, distilled chapters and a luminous epilogue, the author traces the arc of a life shaped by love, softened by time, and illuminated by meaning. It’s a celebration of presence, gratitude, and the quiet miracles...
A story about a leg cramp that turned into a life-threatening experience. Waking up around 3 am with a terrific pain in the calf, I initially brushed it off as just another muscle cramp. However, as time passed, the pain intensified, leading to alarming symptoms that could not be ignored. The following week unfolded in a blur of worry and doctor...
