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The Moth: Sit ups

The following is a story that I told at a Moth StorySLAM at Housing Works in New York City last summer.  The theme of the night was Sweat. I told a story about a cruel physical education teacher and my shameful response to him. I finished in first place.

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Speak Up storyteller: Robert Fiedler

Our next Speak Up storytelling event is on Saturday, March 29th at Real Art Ways in Hartford. Doors open at 7:00 PM. The show begins promptly at 8:00 PM. There are still some tickets available, though we are expecting a sell out, so purchase them now before it’s too late. Tickets available here. This week…

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Speak Up storyteller: Phil Woods

Our next Speak Up storytelling event is on Saturday, March 29th at Real Art Ways in Hartford. Doors open at 7:00 PM. The show begins promptly at 8:00 PM. There are still some tickets available, though we are expecting a sell out, so purchase them now before it’s too late. Tickets available here. This week…

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Thoughts on The Book of Mormon

I saw The Book of Mormon last night. I loved the show. A few thoughts (no spoilers):__________________________________ Having now written two musicals (the latest, written for tweens, will be produced at a summer camp in July), it’s impossible to watch a musical and fully immerse myself in the story. While I loved the show, I…

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Speak Up storyteller: Robin Gelfenbien

Our next Speak Up storytelling event is on Saturday, March 29th at Real Art Ways in Hartford. Doors open at 7:00 PM. The show begins promptly at 8:00 PM. There are still some tickets available, though we are expecting a sell out, so purchase them now before it’s too late. Tickets available here. This week…

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Car seats begone!

I often tell my daughter to stop growing up, and I mean it. If I could freeze my children at this point in time, I think I would keep them this way forever. Five years old and 22 months old are pretty great ages. Clara repeatedly reminds me that it’s her job to grow up…

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A more accurate Out of Office reply

Here is my friend’s Out of Office reply: I am out of the office until 3/24/14. I shall happily reply to your message upon my return. Shall happily reply upon my return? This is not the man I know. The man I know has never happily replied to anything in his entire life. He has…

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A humble offer to Dunkin’ Donuts

I don’t drink coffee. I rarely eat donuts. Even still, I’d like to humbly offer my services to Dunkin’ Donuts, a business that has six locations (no exaggeration) within one mile of my home (also no exaggeration). I watched this commercial last night, waiting for the irony… the moment when the commercial would turn on…

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Awaiting the return of King of the Bed

I haven’t touched my children in two days. I miss them. I have been away from my kids for days at a time, but this is harder. I see them. I hear them. But I can’t touch them. Yesterday my daughter gave me a stuffed lion and said, “Everyone needs to cuddle with someone, so…

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