Elysha, the kids, and I visited Alcatraz this summer as a part of our visit to San Fransisco. While pursuing the gift shop, I stumbled upon this item: A replica…

A student asked me if I was always annoying or if I had somehow become annoying in adulthood. A good, albeit slightly annoying, question. In answer to her question, I…

First, the good news: The folks in our town's public works department have straightened out the manhole cover that caused Charlie to be so upset a few weeks ago. We…

Recent data indicated that from 2006 to 2019, the average one-way commute for an American worker rose from 25 minutes to 27.6 minutes. The pandemic was a bit of a…

Before leaving for "Winter Wonderland" at Southwick Zoo in Mendon, Massachusetts, Elysha and I warned the kids that we could be outdoors for about two hours, so dress accordingly. As…

I received a text message from Elysha that read: "In other news, Sir Snail is rivaling you as the most industrious member of this household. I cannot believe how the…

In the spring of 2002, I was living on my own for the first time in my life. I furnished my apartment with a few pieces of furniture, a rear…

I have the honor of working with filmmakers from time to time, helping them find ways to tell their stories best. I often consult with documentary filmmakers, but I've also…

I was speaking to a client last week - the vice president of a company that you likely interact with every day. She had recently decided to accept a position…

Pepsico, the maker of Doritos, estimates that 85% percent of U.S. gamers have consumed Doritos in the past three months. But at the same time, nearly a third of gamers…