Best introduction ever
I find myself speaking on stages quite often these days. Prior to taking the stage, I am often introduced by a host of some sort, and the introductions are often…
Some mistakes are larger than others
This might be the largest mistake in a publication ever. Numerically, at least.
This is the worst thing you can do to a storyteller
As a storyteller - and perhaps a human being - one of the worst things that can happen to me is for someone to doubt my story.I have stood on…
Things I Do #4: I drive like a teenager
When I am alone, I often drive with the windows down, the heat or AC blasting depending upon the season, and the music at full volume. Loud enough to make…
In defense of editors
I'm a big fan of editors. Copy editors. Proofreaders. Anyone willing to point out my stupidity, really, but editors in particular have gone a long way in preventing me from…
A small bit of marital advice
When your wife of the past ten years tells you that her birthday is January 6 and not January 7 as you believe, there should really be no further debate.You…
Dick Clark is dead. He is sorely missed.
My wife and I watched Mike Birbiglia's movie Don't Think Twice last night. Excellent film. Gillian Jacob's performance was especially good. At 11:57, we switched over to network television to watch the…
New Year’s Resolutions 2017
PERSONAL HEALTH1. Don’t die.Recommended by a friend years ago. Still valid today and deserving of the first spot on the list.2. Lose 20 pounds.I tried to lose 20 pounds in…
Resolution update: 2016 in review
In 2016, I completed 19 of 32 goals (one goal was cancelled early in the year) for a success rate of 59%. While this is not great, it compares well…
What is wrong with Queens?
My daughter Clara is angry that Super Wings - a TV show about anthropomorphized planes that visit other countries - hasn’t visited Israel yet.“Or Argentina, at least! Or how about…
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