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Charlie read “Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend”

Charlie read “Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend” last week. He began reading it at school after checking out a copy from the library. We have copies of the book here at home, of course, but the fact that he found the book in his school library is kind of amazing to me. The book was…

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Like father, like daughter

I write letters to my children. Then I stick those letters in envelopes, affix stamps, and mail them to the kids. It’s fun to get mail, even if it’s from your father, and it’s my chance to say some things that I want them to remember. Clara mentioned these letters to me this week. She…

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Storyworthy has launched at last.

I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my brand new company, Storyworthy, and my very first online course: Storytelling For Business If you’re a person looking to tell stories for marketing, branding, advertising, leadership, entrepreneurship, and more, this program is for you. With more than 50 lessons, a workbook filled with exercises, an extensive archive…

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Sonia and The Simpsons

Elysha and I had tickets to see Supreme Court Justine Sonia Sotomayor speak last night at the Connecticut Forum. I had actually surprised Elysha with the tickets last month. When we mentioned this to the kids, Clara immediately lamented the fact that she wasn’t going. Not only is Justice Sotomayor one of her heroes, but…

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Best compliment a storyteller can receive

Someone sent me this message about a story I have posted on my YouTube channel: “Love this story. Didn’t know where it was going but was with you every moment. Great ending!” I cannot imagine a better compliment for a storyteller. There are lots of things that go into crafting and telling a great story.…

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My surprisingly numerous super powers

Here is a list of my superpowers. I may have more superpowers than these, of course, but I am not yet aware of them. I’ve vomited just twice in my life: Once on the Music Express at Rocky Point Amusement Park in 1982, and once in 2007 when a stomach bug – the only one…

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Pro-tip: Kindness

Be kind whenever possible. Of course. Also, here’s a pro tip: It’s almost always possible to be kind. Or stay silent. Unless the person is super jerky, of course. Or a Jets fan.

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Amazing corn maze

Have you visited a corn maze during this rapidly dwindling autumnal season? Have you ever visited a corn maze? Maybe scampered through one as a child? If I asked you when the corn maze was first invented, what year would you guess? What century would you guess? Would you believe me if I told you…

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Normality is easy

The thing Van Gogh doesn’t mention is that those flowers are sometimes thorny and even poisonous. The ground beneath that unpaved road is rutted and uneven. Monsters are lurking amongst those flowers, ready to strike. To be different is dangerous. Still, it’s a hell of a lot better than a paved road.

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Future happiness

A friend of mine has recently been going through an especially challenging time in their life. It’s the kind of upending life event that can sometimes result in years of struggle and pain. “I’m so sorry you’re going through this awfulness,” I said to my friend recently. “Don’t be sorry for me,” they said. “Be…

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