Dating in a perfect, bookish world
My wife gave me a book on our first date: The Tale of Despereaux. Complete with the best inscription ever. Not quite the dream scenario described below, but close.
Someone stole my idea for professional best man and made a movie out of it.
Back in April of 2011, I proposed a new job: Professional best man. I defined the position, listed my many qualifications, and offered myself out for hire. Since then, three…
Preschool graduation!
My little girl graduated from preschool last week. I can’t believe it. Don’t even think of criticizing me for calling it a graduation. It was more than a graduation. It…
Skinned knees are no big deal. Preferable, even.
My wife doesn’t even flinch at the sight of a bloody knee. She quickly and dispassionately tells my daughter that skinned knees are a sign that she had fun. Even…
Four of my books and one dead unicorn
A photo of my books at The Strand in New York, sent to me by a friend. I especially like how Death of a Unicorn is sandwiched between the soft…
Speak Up at The Mount!
Elysha and I are thrilled to announce that we are taking Speak Up on the road for the first time! The Mount, the former home of famed novelist Edith Wharton,…
Productivity tip #7: Push your lawnmower.
Just like the people who take the stairs rather than the elevator in order to get a little exercise, mow your lawn with a lawnmower that lacks self-propulsion. If you’re…
Bad genes. At least according to my wife.
My wife admitted that when my daughter is being disagreeable and refusing to conform, she becomes angry with me. Apparently, she thinks it’s my genetic contribution that causes her nonconformity.
I am a legitimate fashion icon. A trendsetter. The New York Times says so.
When it comes to clothing, my life is fairly simple. I don’t wear ties. I own two suits that I almost never wear. I own one belt. Though I own…
Chef Clara
My clever and beautiful wife diverted requests for the iPad and television into an afternoon in the kitchen with our daughter. The cookies were great, but honestly, the photos alone…
