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I have been posting to this blog every day since 2005.
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It’s “Matty and Bengi.” Not the other way around.
My longest and best friend, Bengi, and I met behind the counter of a McDonald’s Read More
Exposed in Victoria
I’ve been to Victoria, British Columbia six times over the past decade — first to Read More
Crossword quandry
Spotted at the McDonald’s in Berlin, CT: Anyone want to guess what the bottom vertical Read More
RIP Jalloul Montacer
Back in February of 2022, I wrote about my former McDonald’s boss, Jalloul Mantacer, and Read More
Angus update
In March, I wrote about Angus, a cow with a precarious future. In 2024, an Read More
Creepy crib
For reasons that were never explained to me, there was a crib in my hotel Read More
Sleepwalking at 36,000 feet
I sleepwalk. I’ve been doing it all my life. Most of the time. I find Read More
Newington’s slogan is okay
I live in the town of Newington, Connecticut. Our town’s slogan, at least according to Read More
The Ladies Bridge is indicative of ladies
Here’s something I learned while in London: The Waterloo Bridge of London, known as “The Read More
My Stories
As an author, podcaster, and performer, my life is a series of stories that continue to unfold. Dive into my books, explore insightful articles, read daily musings on my blog, watch engaging videos, and tune into my podcasts. Each format offers a unique slice of my narrative adventure.