Archive for March 2014
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.
Read MoreSpeak 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…
Read MoreSpeak 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…
Read MoreThoughts 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…
Read MoreShe found my hat.
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…
Read MoreCar 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreAwaiting 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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