The Gist: My Orange Thong and Lucky Star story
Last week I performed as part of Slate's The Gist first live show at The Bell House in Brooklyn. I told a story about a time when I made a…
I thought I became a teacher because I love kids, but it turns out that the real reason was far more selfish and insidious
It appears that knowledge of your spouse is a highly effective indicator of satisfaction in your relationships. “Knowledge of one’s partner and life skills are much better predictors of average…
Resolution update: September 2015
PERSONAL HEALTH1. Don’t die.I played football with a few guys the other day and survived, though my shoulder is still killing me. 2. Lose 20 pounds.Still down 12 pounds. No change…
Unfair assumption #21: John Smith is not a good name
If your last name is Smith and you name your son John - and John is not a family name of any significance - then I have to assume that…
Rumspringa: If only every parent possessed the open mindedness of the bad ass Amish
I admire the hell out of the Amish.Not for their rejection of modern day technology. That’s insane. When humankind deflects the next planet-killing asteroid from striking the Earth, the Amish…
My unconventional advice for the expecting parent (or the less experienced parent)
My friend is expecting her first baby next month. She asked me for my thoughts on parenting. Here is my truth.When Elysha was pregnant, people warned us about how difficult parenting…
Matthew Dicks’s rider
Back on October 10, 2013, my friend, Heather Clow, listed her proposed rider if she were ever to become a performer. I thought this was an amusing idea, so on…
Owl hunters interrupt fiction writer’s flow
In case you didn't know what an owl hunter looked like, here are two are in the flesh. Note the uniform: Pajamas. Straw hat or beach pail worn as helmets. Rain boots.Each…
My six-year old daughter understands the nature of religious texts better than many Republican candidates
On Yom Kippur, my six year-old daughter attended services at the local synagogue. As part of the service, the rabbi gathered the children and told them the story of Jonah…
A character from The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs comes alive. Seriously.
If you've read my latest novel, The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs, you'll know that the book opens on a memorable scene in a PTO meeting. What you might not…
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