The Heavy Metal Playhouse
This is a pin I had made in 1991. It's still one of my favorite pins today. The HMP was The Heavy Metal Playhouse — my first home after graduating…
Pizza, chicken, hot dogs, and anger. And a little love, too.
A former colleague—someone I have not seen in a decade—was speaking to me this week, and while reminiscing, she said, "Remember that time you brought cold pizza and fried chicken…
John Batiste makes me happy.
Joy. Art. Hilarity. Music. Brilliance. It's not often that you can find all of them in one place. John Batiste brings it here. I love this so much. I recommend…
Divider or continuer?
Here's a quick exercise to understand yourself better: Try to remember life as you lived it years ago. Back then, you cared deeply about certain things: Little Debbie Snack Cakes.…
Dating differently at Stop & Shop
I was explaining to a client that doing something differently is often the best way to do it. While most people try like hell to conform to those around them,…
I’ve never liked onions so much
Small victories are still great victories. Momentous victories. Hilarious victories. Case in point: The Onion — the brilliant satirical publication that skewers newsmakers and current events so well that their…
Early morning cravings go unsatisfied
I'm sure this has happened to you. You awaken — bright-eyed and excited about the day — but then you feel the pang deep in your belly. You want a…
“The compliment sandwich” is stupid.
I was offering feedback on the client's upcoming keynote. I began by pointing out something she had done well. Before I could make my next point, she said, "I don't…
Killing time in the return
Last year, consumers in the United States returned $743 billion worth of merchandise, which amounts to 14.5 percent of all things purchased. That’s an increase from 10.6 percent in 2020,…
Collect, believe, and wait until the time is right
In just over a month, I'll celebrate 20 years of posting on my blog without ever missing a day. That's 7,304 consecutive days of finding something to say. Not always…
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