I saw this case at Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory in South Deerfield, MA. I get it. Amidst cases filled with lizards, insects, and other creatures, you don't want visitors staring…

I was listening to a group of authors discuss how challenging social media can be. The cruelty of strangers. The negativity of reviews. The relentless challenge of the masses. My…

My friend Jeni Bonaldo and I went to a Moth StorySLAM in the Bronx on Wednesday night. It was a memorable occasion. First, I won the StorySLAM, which always makes…

Recent data on interviewing: 53% of interviewees struggle with eye contact 50% of interviewees ask for unreasonable compensation 47% of interviewees dress inappropriately 27% of interviewees use inappropriate language 21%…

Charlie saw this building across the street while waiting in line for a Broadway show. It annoyed him. Tremendously. The uneven windows," he said, pointing. "Why?" he asked. "Why?" I…

At a book talk, I was asked about the recent banning of books in stupid places by stupid people. My answer: The same people who are banning and support the…

Today, Elysha and I celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary. We'll spend most of it driving north to Vermont to pick up Clara from camp, where she has been for more…

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the iconic sex therapist whose advice helped educate millions of Americans about sexual desires and practices, sadly died this week. I met Dr. Ruth backstage at Kripalu…

I've driven by this restaurant every time I visit the FBI at Quantico, and I cannot help but wonder: How did this happen? How did a Mexican restaurant end up…

I occasionally see a person wearing a mask while driving their car. I've also seen people wearing masks walking down an otherwise empty sidewalk. Recently, I saw someone wearing a…