I first learned about the death of Osama Bin Laden on Twitter. An hour later I watched the President speak on television. Since then, I have listened to Americans react…
I bought a new pair of sneakers last night, which led me to the following sneaker-related observations: 1. By the time a man is 30-years old, there is no further…
This was the sign on the door of a restroom that I used today. While the sentiment seems a little extreme (Wash your hands or die!), I was more concerned…
The birth of my children have made me a much better teacher. Had you asked me prior to parenthood if this would be the case, I would have said that…
My memories of the time I spent with my mother during childhood are limited. I grew up in a small farm town in Massachusetts and spent most of my free…
I once wrote: A book talk places the author in the position of salesperson. He can sell the product or sell himself. I believe the latter to be always preferable.…
1. Lose 23 pounds, bringing me down to my high school track and field weight. I’m down eight pounds since the beginning of the year. Fifteen to go. 2. Do…
Does anyone else think it strange that we require doctors and air traffic controllers to work eighteen hour shifts without any sleep, yet all the people whose jobs don’t deal…
Every night my wife scares the hell out of me. After brushing her teeth, she rinses with mouthwash, and though the mouthwash was purchased at our local pharmacy, it comes…
I managed McDonald’s restaurants from 1986-1991, 1991-1993 and 1995-1999. During those years, I was arrested and tried for a crime that I did not commit (ending my first stint with…
