Preorder “Cardboard Knight” please and immediately
Hello friends! My next book, "Cardboard Knight," is now available for preorder! And if you're a storytelling fan, this book might have a special appeal: I took the stories I've…
Brains are good.
On Wednesday night, in the midst of rush hour on the West Side Highway in Manhattan, while idling in the center lane, the traffic light turned green, and when I…
Lettuce ain’t worth it
The cyclosporiasis outbreak has prompted some restaurateurs to question whether lettuce is actually worth it at this point. I have wondered this for all of my life. I don't like…
All of the nostalgia
I saw this photo in my Facebook feed from a group that posts old newspaper articles from Blackstone, Massachusetts, where I grew up. It knocked me off my feet with…
“Provider” is a terrible name
As someone who spends his life working with words and sentences — both his own and those of others — I pay close attention to the way things are labeled…
COVID era?
I heard someone on a podcast talking about the struggles of young people today, and one reason cited was growing up in the "COVID era.” It's not the first time…
Wedding delights
On Saturday night, I was lucky enough to attend the wedding of a former student. It's not the first time I've attended a former student's wedding. I've even officiated the…
Resolution update: August 2026
Every month, I record my progress toward my yearly goals to hold myself accountable and, occasionally, seek help and advice from readers willing to offer insight, ideas, and solutions. Here…
Persistence
I love this video so much. I love this guy so much. If I owned a company—any company—and was hiring, I would hire this person. It's so worth the watch.…
Cover errors
Have you ever discovered that a song you love by a particular band or singer is actually the cover of a much more famous (and better) version of the song?…