Archive for February 2016
My son is starting to like Star Wars. Also, he calls it Star Whores, which led me to Ken and his dad.
Charlie is starting to come around to Star Wars. His sister is not a fan (only because the boys at school love Star Wars), so he has assumed the same position out of blind loyalty. But he is beginning to crack. He likes R2-D2 a lot. We are constantly battling with our faux lightsabers. He…
Read MoreHow I became a storyteller (and many other things)
These two circles say it all. I wanted to tell stories. I was afraid to tell stories. I didn’t know if I could tell stories. I was afraid to discover that I wouldn’t be able to tell stories. I knew that standing on a stage in New York City to tell stories meant exposing myself…
Read MoreBoy vs. Girl: Episode 15 – Boy bands, men’s grooming, and size matters
In this week’s episode, Rachel and I discuss boy bands, men’s grooming, and the age old question about size mattering. You can listen here or – better yet – subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you like the show, please consider leaving a review on iTunes.…
Read MoreThank you notes: Should you send an email or write a note?
A recent Infographic on thank you notes caught my attention: It’s a lovely infographic, but I disagree with the process of decision making that it outlines. Instead, I would like to propose my own rules about when you can write an email and when you must send a physical thank you note. When determining whether…
Read MoreLet languages die.
A man in Hawaii is facing criminal charges for blocking the construction of a telescope on a mountaintop. His trial is being delayed because even though he speaks perfect English, he is insisting on being tried in Hawaiian, which happens to be the official language of Hawaii. The only problem: No judge speaks Hawaiian, and…
Read MoreLittle Boy Wants to Read. Badly.
I know it’s my kid, but it’s so damn cute.
Read MoreThis is exactly what you need to accomplish your goals. Nothing more.
Want some advice on how to create? On how to get things done? How to accomplish your goals? There’s nothing better than this from writer and storyteller Dan Kennedy: “You have to encourage yourself. I woke up with this weird urgent need to tell everyone that. We have to travel with our own fuel onboard.”…
Read MoreHigh ranking United States generals finally agree with me on the military draft – 21 years later
In 1995, I stood in front of a speech class at Manchester Community College and argued that women should be eligible for the military draft. I posited that women’s failure to demand this responsibility undermined their fight for equality. My professor awarded me an A for the speech (I still have his notes and the…
Read MoreQuestion: Which person alive today deserves immortality for the sake of future generations?
I saw Springsteen on Wednesday night. After watching him perform for almost four hours, I felt so fortunate to have seen him sing and play almost a dozen times over the course of my lifetime. As I exited the stadium, I thought, “That man can never die. No one does it like him. No one will…
Read MoreBoy vs. Girl: Episode 14 – Girl Scout Cookies, Valentine’s Day, and Schlongs
In this week’s episode, Rachel and I discuss Girl Scout cookies, Valentines Day, and the use of the word schlong. You can listen here or – better yet – subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you like the show, please consider leaving a review on iTunes.…
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