Little Guy Defeats Big Guy
It's sometimes hard to imagine but important to know that the little guy is perfectly capable of defeating the big guy, as improbable as that may seem. When it doubt, remember…
Spare your parental advice unless you know how to give parental advice
If you're a parent of any age, I would like to suggest that before you dispense parental advice to fellow parents, you carefully consider whether you're qualified. Much of the…
On rare and special occasions, darkness can breed such light. This is one such occasion.
It's so uncommon for darkness to bring such light into the world, but I think this Volvo commercial does exactly that. I laughed out loud at this commercial, which is…
How many phone numbers do you know?
The ubiquity of cell phones has caused people to stop memorizing phone numbers. Scroll through a list of names or start typing their first name, and you can be calling…
The countdown begins…
In his first post-election interview with The New York Times, actor Alec Baldwin said that despite his contentious relationship with the president-elect, he does not "hate" Donald Trump. “I’m a performer,…
This correction could only be found in a New York Times wedding announcement
I'm not a fan of the New York Times wedding announcements. Based on some number-crunching by The Atlantic, it's clear that these announcements amount to lists of white people who graduated…
Best introduction ever
I find myself speaking on stages quite often these days. Prior to taking the stage, I am often introduced by some host, and the introductions are quite lovely. Kind words,…
Some mistakes are larger than others
This might be the largest mistake in a publication ever. Numerically, at least.
This is the worst thing you can do to a storyteller
As a storyteller — and perhaps a human being — one of the worst things that can happen to me is for someone to doubt my story. I have stood…
Things I Do #4: I drive like a teenager
When I am alone, I often drive with the windows down, the heat or AC blasting depending upon the season, and the music at full volume. Loud enough to make…