On a recent podcast, musician Aimee Mann said, “Being stuck in one place and bored out of your mind is the key to creativity.” I couldn’t agree more. My writing…
I play tag with my daughter almost every night. It’s her favorite game. And other than the fact that she still believes that the person who is “It” is the…
Slate recently named the obituary of Harry Weathersby Stamps as their current leader for obituary of the year. Excerpts from this incredible obituary (though you really should read the obituary…
My son now has three tricks in his repertoire of baby tricks. Each is quite possibly cuter than the next. My wife gets credit for all three. All I did…
When my daughter is upset, she’s been known to cry out, “Never stop the cuddles!” My wife and I loved the expression so much that we decided to make it…
Having just completed my annual science fair with my students, I find myself incredibly relieved that none of them discovered this video when deciding upon projects. This guy (who thankfully…
I found this hanging on the wall of my daughter’s preschool. Each child in her class was chosen to represent a specific emotion, and she was picked for silly. I’ve…
Behold the paperback cover for MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND. The paperback edition doesn’t publish for another two months, so until then, you’ll simply have to purchase the hardcover version.…
My daughter believes that shirts are designed to be worn whatever way she wants. This shirt, for example, was designed by the manufacturer so that the dog would be on…
Yesterday, I wondered aloud how the railroad companies keep snow off the tracks. It turns out that they use plows attached to train engines to clear the tracks. Before I…
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