Speak Up Storytelling: Building a Story (“News of Divorce”)
On episode #89 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, I try something new. I craft a brand new story on the spot - something I do in workshops but never…
I have a bunch of jobs, and I want a bunch of jobs
I wear many hats. I do many things. One might think that I collect jobs. At the moment, my list of jobs for which I am paid for regularly include:…
Perfection
I experience many good, very good, and even great moments in a day. Eating my Egg McMuffin every morning is a legitimately great moment for me (followed by the saddest…
A man in McDonald’s asks me about Jesus.
I was pouring Diet Coke into a cup at a local McDonald’s - the restaurant I managed for years while putting myself through college - when a man approached and…
Colbert drinks alcohol. The audience cheers.
Every now and then, Stephen Colbert will drink alcohol during his evening monologue. At some appropriate moment, usually in an effort to feign disinterest or finish off a bit, he…
Bacon is simple and delicious
In case you missed it, Dunkin Donuts (recently rebranded Dunkin) introduced a new menu item at the end of February: Bacon. They call their new menu item Snackin’ Bacon, but…
Of course cinnamon rolls should not be baked in plastic wrap
Elysha sent this text to me from the comfort of her bed a few minutes ago. Please note the condescension. Take the plastic wrap off first? Does she really think…
Jerks drive expensive cars
A new study has found that drivers of expensive, high-status vehicles are less likely to stop and allow pedestrians to cross the road - with the likelihood they'll slow down…
The bad storyteller and the admiring spouse
Years ago, Elysha Dicks and I were attending a Moth StorySLAM in Boston. The host of the show reached her hand into the bag filled with potential storyteller names, pulled…
Anyone is technically allowed to play in the National Hockey League, and that is dumb
Perhaps you heard about Dave Ayers, the 42-year-old Zamboni driver who came in as the emergency backup goaltender last week for the Carolina Hurricanes and and stopped 8 of 10…
