Elysha and I were listening to a podcast when we heard one of the hosts lament about "the overwhelm of the modern condition." I laughed in disgust. Elysha agreed. Overwhelmed…

At the beginning of every year, I make a list of goals (or New Year’s resolutions) for the year ahead. I post this list on my blog and social media…

This is my end-of-year report. After 365 days of striving and reaching, here are the results of my planning and effort. The finally accouting of my goals for 2025. Overall,…

You almost certainly know the term "bucket list." Right? A bucket list is a personal list of experiences, goals, or achievements someone hopes to accomplish before they die. The term…

Driving home from a Moth StorySLAM in Brooklyn earlier this month with three friends in the car, the conversation somehow shifted to poetry.  I'm not sure how it happened, but…

Duolingo served me this exercise yesterday: "Julia and Marie are married." I loved it. I also got it correct. I loved the idea of bigots opposed to same-sex marriage throwing…

On Friday, Elysha, the kids, and I went to New York City to see "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)" on Broadway. We met Elysha's parents for the…

In response to my recent post that included data about my Moth success before and after the publishing of "Storyworthy," a few people asked why I still do it: Why…

The family and I saw "A Christmas Story" at The Hartford Stage last month. In addition to my adoration for Bob Cratchit, I also love Scrooge's declaration on Christmas morning:…

Every Christmas, I take inventory of the holiday gifts that my wife, Elysha, gives me. Some people wish for cashmere sweaters, the latest gadgets, stylish watches, and jewelry. My hope…