Speak Up Storytelling #10: Kristin Budde
Episode #10 of Speak Up Storytelling is now ready for your listening pleasure.On this week's episode, we talk about finding and crafting stories in your everyday life using my strategy "Homework…
Why a poached egg is funny
I performed in a show in Maine earlier this week called Sound Bites. In addition to telling a story, I also served as the emcee for the evening, introducing storytellers…
How to be kind
Mr. Rogers was the wisest of men. His advice on success is enteral. Sadly, small, stupid people see kindness as a weakness. Being kind — in their minds — is…
It’s weird that religious folk are so often filled with hate.
I may be a reluctant atheist, but I like this church sign a lot.It makes me wonder:How hateful and ignorant must you be to stand against same sex marriage, gender…
Swimming in a chlorinated pool is just like taking a bath
Elysha and I disagree.I contend that if you've spent the day swimming in a chlorinated pool, there is no need to take a bath or shower because your skin is…
Goggles
Each of my children own a pair of goggles, and I hate them so very much. Most of the children who frolic at the lake where we are spending many of…
Baby jumping is a real thing, and it’s really, really stupid.
It's often considered to be culturally insensitive to criticize specific cultures or religions for rituals, practices, or celebrations that don't align with our own positions or values. I think that as…
Mattress PSA
I know it might seem a little odd to purchase a mattress via a homemade sign planted on the corner across the street from a gas station.And yes, the fact…
People. Not places or things.
Elysha and I celebrated our anniversary on Sunday by taking the kids to the place where we were married 12 years ago:The Lord Thompson Manor in Thompson, CTThe kids were…
Listen to smart people plus me
I appeared on two podcasts recently that I really enjoyed. Both are hosted by people who I could talk to forever. You can find both podcasts wherever you get your podcasts,…
