The people in Louisiana don’t suck
This week, Louisiana became the 16th state to file an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to rule that it is legal to fire someone because of their sexual orientation…
Wife: Emoji Master
I don't use emojis.It began as a purposeful rejection of them, thinking they were a silly fad, but now it's become one of those ridiculous stands that has been going…
Seinfeld gets it
Jerry Seinfeld explains with perfect clarity why I'm constantly standing on stages, telling stories, delivering talks, and performing standup. I wouldn't go so far as to call the writing and publishing…
Shortcomings and Flaws: 2018
Years ago a reader accused me of being materialistic after I wrote about my lack of a favorite number, specifically criticizing me for saying that when it comes to my…
Speak Up Storytelling #16: Monica Cleveland
Episode #16 of Speak Up Storytelling is now available for your listening pleasure. On this week's episode, Elysha and I talk about finding excellent stories in your everyday life using my strategy…
Weezer’s “Africa” is Toto’s “Africa.” I don’t get it.
You've probably heard Weezer's cover of Toto's song "Africa" at some point this summer. It's been the #1 song in America for the last three weeks and been on the…
Resolution update: August 2018
PERSONAL HEALTH1. Don’t die.Still alive and amazing.2. Lose 20 pounds.I gained a pound in August. I'm now 11 pounds down and 9 from the goal. 3. Eat at least three…
The best and the worst come together in Times Square
Did you hear about the massive swarm of bees that descended upon Times Square earlier this week?From the New York Times:"Thousands of bees swarmed part of Times Square on Tuesday…
Storyworthy: The audiobook has arrived, narrated, perhaps unfortunately, by me
The audiobook for Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling is now available for your downloading or compact disc pleasure, and for the first…
Donald Trump lost last night, and I won.
On July 11 of 2017, I was walking with half a dozen teenage girls across the quad at Miss Porter's School toward the dining hall. They were my camp counselors…
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