The Gloaming
As you probably know, I write the humor column in Seasons magazine. This latest edition — Autumn 2025 — features a story about one of my less-than-ideal parenting moments saved…
Unexpected in Montreal
A comic book spotted at a street fair in Quebec City: Croc was a French-language humor magazine published monthly in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from 1979 until 1995 Subtitle of this…
Rue Forget
I live on Francis Drive, which is perpendicular to Francis Avenue, which is boring and dumb. Also, it can be occasionally confusing for delivery people and even friends. My dream…
The real luxuries
One of my students asked me why I don't live in a mansion. "You write books. You tell stories in big places. You're famous on YouTube and TikTok. You have…
I’ve arrived in Taiwan
Behold! The Taiwanese version of "Someday Is Today." Available in stores in Taiwan soon. I'm keenly aware of the threats China has been making for years about its territorial claims…
Your energy is expensive
Taylor Swift said: “Think of your energy as if it’s expensive. As if it’s a luxury item. Not everyone can afford it. Not everyone has invested in you in order…
“Great question” is not so great.
You're being interviewed on a panel, podcast, or radio show, and you get asked a question. I do quite a bit of this kind of thing. Lots of podcasts, fireside…
Like father, like son
About 40 years ago, I learned to tie a necktie while watching Good Morning America. A man was showing viewers how to tie a Windsor knot. I was a Boy…
Special teams not being treated so special
I've attended hundreds of Patriots games over the years. As a friend recently pointed out to me, I'm exceptionally lucky in this regard. He's right. I've also attended eight AFC…
My Google Portrait has gone international
As of today, my Google Portrait is now available in 149 countries (including India, Japan, Germany, Brazil, and the UK). Want to find and tell a better story? Allow the…
