Ten years ago, I spent a week backing into parking lots to determine if this ludicrous move made any sense. Then I wrote about it on my blog. You can…

The Trump administration released its latest bit of stupidity: A cartoon lump of coal, complete with giant eyes and yellow mining garb, called Coalie. The administration’s new mascot was first…

More than a decade ago, I proposed a new job idea: Professional best man. It remains a role that I am waiting to fill, and I may finally have the…

Last year, I wrote and performed "Shovel" — my second solo show at Theaterworks in Hartford. Two sold-out performances that went exceptionally well and were well received on the back…

The Guardian asked: Who is the most famous fictional character of all time? Tough question, and I guess it depends on which genres are included in the decision-making process and…

An Italian coastal spot known as “Lovers’ Arch” because of its popularity with courting couples collapsed during heavy storms. When did this happen? Three days ago, on Valentine’s Day. Of…

Elysha recently brilliantly opined on a topic that makes her and me a little crazy: When parents or teachers suggest that a child's behavioral problems stem from boredom — the…

I don't believe in "fun facts." No fact is fun. Facts can be interesting, surprising, disturbing, memorable, shocking, unbelievable, upsetting, actionable, confusing, hilarious, enlightening, but not fun. Watching your son…

In honor of Valentine's Day: A new study from the Kinsey Institute asked 10,036 single adults in the United States how many times they have been passionately in love in…

I was watching an episode of "The Pitt." A father brings his son to the emergency room and begins bragging about his baseball prowess. His son is a pitcher with…