Clara performed in the Great Hartford Story Slam last month. Her story wasn't scored because two of the three judges were her parents, but here's the thing: She didn't tell…

During our recent west coast vacation, I played golf with my friend, Plato, at his country club on Whidbey Island. A total of 45 holes over three days. Plato warned…

I'm walking through the Minneapolis - St. Paul airport. I walk past a restaurant playing music loudly enough to filter into the concourse. It's 10:30 in the morning, so it's…

Breakfast cheeseburger? Where have you been all my life?

Elysha has said that the best stories I tell are "Laugh Laugh Laugh Cry." Many of my stories fall into this formula, meaning: I tell an amusing and sometimes hilarious…

About ten minutes into my flight to Charleston, South Caroline, the woman beside me falls asleep and flops into my seat. Her head lands on my shoulder and chest, where…

I've always hoped that my children's lives are filled with brilliant, joyous adults who make them feel loved, respected, valued, and happy. The more, the merrier. It truly takes a…

The visitor center in Muir Woods National Park features an operational payphone. Cell service in the forest is spotty, so a payphone is available if you need to call someone.…

Charlie asks for a harmonica in the Alcatraz gift shop. My initial response is no. He plays trumpet and guitar already, but more importantly, he likes to make noise whenever…

If you use Grammarly, you receive a weekly analysis of your writing statistics listing your productivity, mastery, and vocabulary. Below is a portion of my results. I don't post mine…