I recently used the phrase "Mexican standoff" in a storytelling performance and was warned that it might not be culturally sensitive. I looked into it, and as far as I…

Please allow me to sing the praises of my wife, Elysha Dicks, who completed a year-long journey yesterday by passing her state certification test with flying colors and becoming officially…

The Toronto Blue Jays cut pitcher Anthony Bass last week after he drew backlash for reposting a video on Instagram that called Target and Bud Light “evil” and “demonic” for…

Last year, I suggested that McDonald's add variation to the messages on their drive-thru menu screen. Rather than simply offering the message "Mmm, great order!" they could easily add a…

I was sent a new photo of my mother last week, which is a joy for me. Mom passed away in 2007, and the number of photos I have from…

As a former manager of restaurants, I inherently monitor our food inventory carefully. It's second nature. Without any real effort, I always know what we have and need. I also…

Jennifer Garner - actor, spokesperson, business owner, philanthropist, and seemingly all-around wonderful human being - wanted to be an actor. So early in her career, she journeyed to a theater…

A young person asked, "Can I have a juice box, please?" The adult answered, "May I have one of those juice boxes, please?" The chastened young person then repeated the…

A handful of times over the course of Father's Day, Clara asked about her and Charlie's first Father's Days. "What did we do?" "What were they like?" Happily, I wrote…

I know there is a lot of concern about drag queens these days and their negative influence on the young. Not from everyone, of course. Mostly just the dummies and…