A bit of advice for all comics or performers of any kind: The last three words that you speak onstage should never be, "That's my time." It's a repetitive, boring,…

We were vacationing in Quebec City for about three days when it finally hit me: This is where my mother's side of the family lived not that long ago. I…

A question I ask myself all the damn time is this: "Where did all the rebels go?" While I certainly know some people who remain rebels today, I have watched…

"Jurassic Park: World Dominion" is not a great movie, but it makes for perfect entertainment to consume while exercising. It was while I was exercising — turning my legs round…

I know a storyteller named Rob who frequently performs at The Moth in Boston. He's excellent — the kind of storyteller whose name I hope is chosen before mine. Recency…

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We stepped into Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal — a large, beautiful square near the Saint Lawrence River lined by twinkling lights, bustling restaurants, and tiny shops. It was our…

I travel a lot. In the last three months, I have traveled to Miami, Toronto, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Washington, DC, Toronto again, and Victoria. Next week I'll be in Traverse City,…

While I was working in Pittsburgh last month, Elysha went shopping for a new car. Her car was 14 years old and not running well. It was time. After test-driving…

Every month, I record my progress toward my yearly goals to hold myself accountable and occasionally seek help and advice from readers who are willing to offer insight, ideas, and…