Rainbow flags to you and you!
My rainbow flags arrived! 50 glorious rainbow flags, perfectly sized for a standard envelope. My original plan was to mail the occasional rainbow flag to Pete Menjares, President of Seattle…
Things We Should’ve Had Long Ago
Some things rightfully take time to invent: Rocket ships. Nonstick frying pans. Pez dispensers. But some ideas are so simple and obvious that it's kind of astounding that it took…
Optimists thrive
I support optimism at all times. Whenever possible. Relentless optimism if you can manage. My optimism has admittedly occasionally annoyed, irritated, and even offended people. Earlier this year, someone asked…
Don’t be late.
“Being late is not only a distraction, but it sends a selfish message that your time is more important than everyone else’s. It’s difficult to ever count on people like…
Tommy and Gina through the years
In 1986, Bon Jovi released their signature anthem, "Livin' on a Prayer." It's the story of Tommy and Gina, a couple struggling financially who don't seem to have much of…
How to write a book
Since "Someday Is Today" published, I've been asked in many interviews about my advice on how to write a book. "Everyone wants to write a book," a journalist recently asked.…
DJ goodbye? Probably not.
Last Saturday night, my DJ partner, Bengi, and I performed at a wedding at the Webb Barn in Wethersfield, CT. It was, I think, wedding #483 of our career, and…
Mel Brooks on dealing with feedback from your superiors
Advice from Mel Brooks: "I’d learned one very simple trick: Say yes. Simply say yes. Like Joseph E. Levine, on “The Producers,” said, “The curly-haired guy—he’s funny looking. Fire him.”…
Resolution update: June 2022
Every month I report the progress of my yearly goals in order to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable. The following are the result from…
Fake it
A Latin proverb that I'm especially fond of is this: "Fortune favors the bold." It's sometimes translated into "Fortune favors the brave" or "Fortune favors the strong" but these are…
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