Writing advice from a toddler that authors should heed carefully
When my daughter was three years old, still unable to read, she taught me three invaluable lessons about the craft of writing. Specifically, she offered three pieces of criticism that…
11 Absolutely Essential Rules for Restaurateur and Waitstaff in Child-Friendly Restaurants
After seven years of taking my kids to restaurants, here is the definitive list of what we, as parents, want from restaurateurs, chefs, and servers as they prepare and serve…
This simple bit of grocery store advice will spare you a lifetime of regret. Give you back hours in your week. Bring sanity back to your everyday life.
I met a woman from Denmark last week. She’s been living in the United States for about a year. I asked her what she liked best about our country. Her…
A Series of Special Guests #9
Last week, I was featured on Benjamin Leroy's podcast A Series of Special Guests: Episode #9. Listen to me talk about writing, storytelling, death, productivity, and more.
Passion Lubes makes for outstanding reading. Don’t deny yourself this joy.
Perhaps you're already aware of Passion Lubes, the 55-gallon water-based lubricant currently available on Amazon.com for $1,290.30 (reduced from $2,500). But if you haven't spent any time reading the reviews…
I don’t label people as homophobic
I don't use the word "homophobic." I prefer "bigot" because even though these despicable people might also be afraid of gay people, I think their hate-filled stupidity is their defining characteristic.
A decidedly less white bubble on the other side of the aisle
Here's some good news: In response to Paul Ryan's blindingly white photo of Capitol Hill interns, Democratic Representative E.B. Johnson asked her intern to take a selfie with her fellow…
Donald Trump. I told you so.
Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for President. Kind of hard to believe. Right? I am not a Republican, nor am I pleased by this harrowing turn of events, but…
Paul Ryan is a boy in a white bubble
I'm sure that Paul Ryan isn't responsible for hiring Capitol Hill interns, but this selfie, posted to his Instagram account, should have been an enormous red flag for him. Is…
The Ground Round still exists. Apparently for the hipster cocktail crowd.
I had no idea that the Ground Round still existed. It does. 30 locations in 13 states, including Saco, Maine, where I found this one attached to a movie theater.…
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