I didn’t know what Lands’ End was, and it makes sense.
I was teaching a workshop last month. A storyteller mentioned Lands' End as a detail in her story. When she was finished, I asked her what Lands' End was."You don't…
Speak Up Storytelling #13: Leland Brandt
Episode #13 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast is ready for your listening pleasure.Elysha and I start off this week's podcast by talking about finding and crafting stories in your…
I got mentioned in the New York Times yesterday for a teeny tiny thing that I feel so good about.
I made the news yesterday. A tiny bit of it, at least. From The New York Times:WASHINGTON — A U.S. free speech group on Friday asked President Donald Trump to unblock…
Seeking submissions for my annual list of shortcomings and flaws
Years ago a reader accused me of being materialistic after I wrote about my lack of a favorite number, specifically criticizing me for saying that when it comes to my…
Open mouth. Insert foot.
Someone recently told me that I always know just what to say in any situation."You can talk your way out of anything," he said. "Or into anything. You're good that…
Clara’s first Patriots game. NOT WHAT I EXPECTED AT ALL.
I took Clara on a rite of passage last night:Her first New England Patriots game.I've been attending Patriots games regularly for almost 20 years, and I've been a season ticket…
We were all changed forever.
Elysha and I took the kids to an outdoor concert on the lawn at Elizabeth Park last night. It's a Wednesday night tradition at the park, but my book tour,…
I’m not a skateboard guy, but I think this is remarkable.
I'm not a skateboard guy, and I've never been a skateboard guy. I've always seen skateboarding as a series of bad equations:Enormous amounts of time invested in learning and practice…
“Tears in the Rain” monologue captures it all
When all is said and done, we are the sum of our experiences. Our thoughts and feelings - who we are and what we believe - are the result of…
Speak Up Storytelling #12: Jeni Bonaldo
Episode #12 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast is ready for your listening pleasure. This week we're joined by storyteller Jeni Bonaldo, whose story we listen to and critique.We start…
