A great story makes for brilliant advertising
Sometimes, the best advertisement doesn't scream, "Buy my thing!" but instead offers a story that makes you cry like a baby at your desk, hoping no one walks in before…
It’s my blogging anniversary!
It's a big day. Today is the eighteenth anniversary of my blog - Grin and Bare It - and its earlier permutations, Perpetual Perpetuity and Conform Me Not. My blog…
“Major Tom” is a hit
The kids and I are driving to a restaurant for dinner. I'm playing "The 100 Best One-Hit Wonder Songs" playlist on Spotify. It's a favorite amongst the family, at least…
Living forever
Want to live up to an additional 24 years? I'm trying to live forever, but 24 additional years would be a good start. Just add eight healthy lifestyle choices to…
No shame
In the United Kingdom, when a person dies without a will or no next of kin, their assets are claimed by the Treasury. Contributed to the common good. However, certain…
Handerpants for this holiday season
For the person on your holiday list who has everything, I give you handerpants: Underwear for your hands! Completely real. Completely available online Right now. A cashmere sweater or a…
A lovely idea, but not exactly a book club
The hottest new trend in book clubs is the Silent Book Club, where people can all show up in the same place and read whatever they want. No talking. Just…
Unexpected police encounter
It's 6:30 AM on Sunday morning, and I'm heading to the Patriots game. I've just purchased my Egg McMuffin and Diet Coke, and I'm driving north on the Berlin Turnpike.…
Short, effective meetings wanted
This is probably not the best way to run a short, effective meeting, but it might be worth a shot, because here is what I know: Every meeting is too…
