The life changing difference between “do” and “don’t”
Attempting to improve on my ability to craft dialogue, I find myself listening to people more and more, eavesdropping on conversations and taking careful note of a person’s choice of…
If you ever wanted to be a receptionist, perhaps you should think again.
This was an actual sign posted above the toilet in the men's room at my doctor's office.It sent shivers down my spine on behalf of receptionists everywhere.
If you have strong feelings about cargo shorts, then you are probably an infantile jackass.
I was surprised to see that a junior high newspaper editorial staff apparently took over The Wall Street Journal last week, publishing a infantile piece on cargo shorts in their…
My son meditates. Seriously. How did this happen?
I thought I heard Charlie calling me from his bedroom. It was about 6:30 AM, earlier than he usually wakes up, but not impossibly early for him.Charlie is four year-old,…
I was a muffin who believed in miracles.
This is going to sound ridiculous, I know. Forgive me. But when I was in jail, homeless, unemployed, parentless, awaiting trial for a crime I didn't commit, too poor to buy…
The Universal Comeback (I think)
I am a self-professed master of the verbal comeback.I once offered Twitter followers my services. Follow me on Twitter, and If someone says something mean, insulting, scathing or passive-aggressively cruel…
Seeking submissions for my annual list of shortcomings and flaws
A reader once 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 salary,…
I spent a week backing into parking spots to see if it made any sense. Here is what I discovered.
Years ago, I worked with a woman who would back into a parking spot every morning when she arrived at work. It would often take her at least half a…
The Peter Principle: Understand it.
I know many people who are unhappy in their jobs. There was a time when they were happy, but then they ascended to a position that is both joyless and…
My children don’t understand the purpose or use of a sofa
I stepped into the room. They were both watching television.Like this.I'm raising a couple of lunatics.
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