The most looked-up words of 2011: How many do you know?
The New York Times recently published a list of the most looked-up words of 2011. Below is a list of the top 20. I only knew the meanings of 14…
Most improbable moment in Hollywood history comes from the classic film The Goonies
There have been many improbable moments in movie history, but I would argue that there is nothing more improbable than the final scene from The Goonies, in which Chunk invites…
Interviewing for Google: What would your answer to “the hard question” be?
From Jason Kottke: In the early days of Google, Sergey Brin ended his job interviews in an unusual manner. “Finally, he leaned forward and fired his best shot, what he…
Come to the Show!
It’s official! There will be a staged reading for The Clowns, the rock opera written by Andy Mayo and myself, at the Playhouse on Park in West Hartford, CT. The…
A business arrangement involving stickers
I have been told by many authors and would-be authors that they are very jealous of my agent, Taryn Fagerness, and the near-perfect relationship that we have. I don’t blame…
An evening of challenging questions and fabulous gifts in Lebanon, CT
On Monday night I had the pleasure of speaking as a part of the third annual Connecticut Author’s Trail at the Jonathan Trumbull Library in Lebanon, CT. An audience of…
My daughter recognized me as an author for the first time. I’ll never forget it.
My daughter noticed my books for the first time today. They are stacked on the cluttered bookshelf near where I write, and as I was giving her a hug, she…
I still support ferocity
A week ago I wrote a post about parenting. Specifically, I outlined what I thought it took to be the best parent. The response I received to that post (and…
A girl who takes care of her cat will surely take care of her elderly parents. Right?
Before leaving for school today, my daughter made sure that her new kitty cat was well taken care of. This bodes well for me in old age. Right?
McDonald’s makes Happy Meals healthier, regardless of The Daily Beast’s uncertainty over the matter
The Daily Beast tweets: McDonald’s Adds Fruit to Happy Meals: In attempt to make food healthier. http://thebea.st/nV5a2p #cheatsheet In attempt to make food healthier? Since when is fruit (and vegetables,…
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