Archive for July 2022

When human beings in the future ask why our society collapsed, the answer will be social media. “They all met. The result was disastrous.”

My rainbow flags arrived! 50 glorious rainbow flags, perfectly sized for a standard envelope. My original plan was to mail the occasional rainbow flag to Pete Menjares, President of Seattle Pacific University, after his university refused to hire anyone from the LGBTQ community. At the graduation ceremony in May, students took the stage and handed…

Some things rightfully take time to invent: Rocket ships. Nonstick frying pans. Pez dispensers. But some ideas are so simple and obvious that it’s kind of astounding that it took so long for them to be invented. My list of those inventions includes: Sticker adhesive on stamps Wheels on suitcases Grids on the back of…

I support optimism at all times. Whenever possible. Relentless optimism if you can manage. My optimism has admittedly occasionally annoyed, irritated, and even offended people. Earlier this year, someone asked me how I was doing, and when I responded with, “Great!” she said, “Everything is always great with you. Great this. Great that. Do you…

“Being late is not only a distraction, but it sends a selfish message that your time is more important than everyone else’s. It’s difficult to ever count on people like that.” – Bill Belichick Truer words have never been spoken. Being late is stupid. Sadly, it’s sometimes unavoidable, too. Just last week, thanks to unexpected…

In 1986, Bon Jovi released their signature anthem, “Livin’ on a Prayer.” It’s the story of Tommy and Gina, a couple struggling financially who don’t seem to have much of a future. Tommy’s lost his union job and pawned his guitar. Gina’s working in a diner and trying to make ends meet with her salary.…

Since “Someday Is Today” published, I’ve been asked in many interviews about my advice on how to write a book. “Everyone wants to write a book,” a journalist recently asked. “Few actually manage to accomplish that goal. What’s the secret?” My answer, as unsatisfying as it may seem, is always this: “Put your ass in…

Last Saturday night, my DJ partner, Bengi, and I performed at a wedding at the Webb Barn in Wethersfield, CT. It was, I think, wedding #483 of our career, and it officially marked our 25th year in business. A long time ago, back in the fall of 1997, Bengi, called and said, “I didn’t like…

Advice from Mel Brooks: “I’d learned one very simple trick: Say yes. Simply say yes. Like Joseph E. Levine, on “The Producers,” said, “The curly-haired guy—he’s funny looking. Fire him.” He wanted me to fire Gene Wilder. And I said, “Yes, he’s gone. I’m firing him.” I never did. But he forgot. After the screening…

Every month I report the progress of my yearly goals in order to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable.   The following are the result from June 2022. PERSONAL FITNESS 1. Don’t die. Survived another month! 2. Lose 20 pounds. I lost one pound in June. I’ve lost a whopping four…