The greatness of the half-entrée
I'm sure a restaurateur or chef will explain why this idea is unrealistic, unprofitable, and stupid, but I don't care. It's not. It's a great idea. Tremendous, even. My idea:…
What makes an American?
A recent YouGov poll asked Americans, "What makes an American?" The most agreed-upon characteristic? "Obeys US laws." Not my first choice, but not a bad one. At least it makes…
“Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend” — the song!
A band named Soup wrote and recorded a song titled "Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend," based upon my novel of the same name. Twelve years ago. Little did I know.…
Just another tree. Kind of.
On our hike to Montmorency Falls in Quebec, Elysha stopped us on the trail to point out this tree, just on the edge of the boardwalk. It's a real thing.…
“That’s my time”
A bit of advice for all comics or performers of any kind: The last three words that you speak onstage should never be, "That's my time." It's a repetitive, boring,…
Walking in the footsteps of my grandparents
We were vacationing in Quebec City for about three days when it finally hit me: This is where my mother's side of the family lived not that long ago. I…
Where do all the rebels go?
A question I ask myself all the damn time is this: "Where did all the rebels go?" While I certainly know some people who remain rebels today, I have watched…
Whatever happens. That’s the plan.
"Jurassic Park: World Dominion" is not a great movie, but it makes for perfect entertainment to consume while exercising. It was while I was exercising — turning my legs round…
How to seek feedback
I know a storyteller named Rob who frequently performs at The Moth in Boston. He's excellent — the kind of storyteller whose name I hope is chosen before mine. Recency…
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