Observations from a week in Brazil
Brazil was only the second country outside the United States that I visited, so some of my observations may apply to many other places and probably do. But in terms…
“Hate is a strong word.” It’s also not so strong a word. So let’s stop saying otherwise.
Can we all agree that "Hate is a strong word" is a statement that never needs to be said ever, ever again?First, it's not exactly a new concept. In fact,…
Reading & Writing podcast interview
A while ago, I was interviewed by Jeff Rutherford for his Reading & Writing podcast. It's a 30 minute conversation about my writing process, productivity, and many other things.
Five of my more anomalous wedding anomalies (i.e. strangest clients ever)
I have worked as a DJ at more than 400 weddings over the past 19 years, including:A groom's first and second wedding (different women each time)My ex-girlfriend's weddingMy other ex-girlfriend's…
Slate’s The Gist appearance: Where to Find the Best Stories
My most recent appearance on Slate's The Gist features my secret for finding great stories in your life, and even if you're not a storyteller, for changing your life for…
Lip-syncing made hilarious
I'm not sure who is funnier here; The guy lip-syncing the songs or the annoyed woman sitting beside him. Either way this video brought great joy to my heart.
A hidden penis is always a problem
My kids were playing in the backyard with the hose.Clara, my six year-old daughter shouts:“Charlie, I can’t spray your penis because I can’t see it!”
My former students occupy such important spaces in my life
There have been so many unexpected benefits to my teaching career, but none have been more surprising than the lifelong relationships that I have established with so many of my…
Brazilian exit signs are unnerving
These are not emergency exit signs. Just standard exit signs. And they make me anxious.
When you’re transmitting information to an audience, be entertaining. Even if it’s simply a sign.
Filmmaker Kevin Smith argues that every time you are speaking to a group of people of any size, you have an obligation to be entertaining. I could not agree more. Whether…
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