I was speaking to an expecting mother recently. She lamented how many people were warning her about the perils of parenting. "So many warnings," she said. "It's starting to scare…

I love minor-league baseball. The combination of genuine athletic excellence, relentless amusement, unabashed silliness, and low-stakes competition make for the perfect way to spend an afternoon at the ballpark. On…

A few months ago, I performed in "Matt and Jeni Are Unprepared," a storytelling improv show in which audience members provide my storytelling partner, Jeni Bonaldo, and me with prompts,…

There are three kinds of people in the world: Those who would never, ever share their toothbrush with another person. Those who might grudgingly share their toothbrush with their spouse…

Bill Maher is a comedian I like very much because he says things I love and hate. Sometimes, I agree with him entirely. Other times, I think he's wrongheaded and…

Years ago, someone asked my wife, Elysha, when she first started falling in love with me. Thankfully, I was standing beside her when this question was asked. My assumption, of…

Not only were there nine unmatched socks in Charlie's laundry basket, but there were also no matched pairs. Just nine random socks. How is this even possible?

My Father's Day was all I could have ever wanted. Also slightly disappointing. My best version of Father's Day would be one filled with nonstop fun, and that was certainly…

I've been very fortunate as a serious sports fan. In my lifetime, I've been lucky enough to watch: Six New England Patriots Super Bowl championships Seven New York Yankees World…

Today is the first of my summer vacation. The school year ended last Thursday, but after dismissing my students at the end of the day, I drove for two hours…