Shut up, Teacher Man.
I have often said that the less a teacher speaks, the more a student learns. John Hunter, creator of the World Peace Game and recent TED Talk speaker, said something…
Titanic under the big top
Am I the only one who thinks the Water for Elephants trailer makes the movie look like James Cameron’s Titanic restaged at the circus?
Han Solo still rules. Even if he is a murderer.
The Internet makes me happy. It brings together people with tiny, insignificant, extremely relevant beliefs. It lets me know that I am not alone.
My talk included wishing for the death of an elderly woman and the apparent arrival of her ghost
A couple of weeks ago I participated in the Books on the Nightstand Retreat, which I’ve written about previously. Nine authors came together with about one hundred readers to talk…
My first date/arranged marriage
On Tuesday I had the pleasure of meeting my new editor for the first time. About a week ago I accepted an offer from Saint Martin’s Press to publish my…
Directions damaging my ego
After spending the night on my sister-in-law’s air mattress, I thought I’d be a nice guy and deflate the thing. After battling with the air pump to no avail, I…
Is the absence of women writers in late night comedy a result of sexism or simply female preference?
Jennifer Weiner recently called for the hosts of the various late night programs to address the absence of female writers on their staff. While I am in favor of increasing…
I don’t care about stuff.
I am a person who desires little and places little value on material possessions. I purposefully avoid all designer labels with the exception of shoes (I have yet to find…
The definition of self-indulgence
I am always in favor of having a party, but this is quite possibly the stupidest celebration that I have ever seen. Ask your doctor to place the results of…
My ugly golf swing
My friend, Scott, is an excellent golfer. He hits the links about three times a year, uses the same driver from ninth grade and is quite capable of shooting under…
