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The Gloaming
As you probably know, I write the humor column in Seasons magazine. This latest edition Read More

Unexpected in Montreal
A comic book spotted at a street fair in Quebec City: Croc was a French-language Read More

Rue Forget
I live on Francis Drive, which is perpendicular to Francis Avenue, which is boring and Read More

The real luxuries
One of my students asked me why I don’t live in a mansion. “You write Read More

I’ve arrived in Taiwan
Behold! The Taiwanese version of “Someday Is Today.” Available in stores in Taiwan soon. I’m Read More

Your energy is expensive
Taylor Swift said: “Think of your energy as if it’s expensive. As if it’s a Read More

“Great question” is not so great.
You’re being interviewed on a panel, podcast, or radio show, and you get asked a Read More

Like father, like son
About 40 years ago, I learned to tie a necktie while watching Good Morning America. Read More

Special teams not being treated so special
I’ve attended hundreds of Patriots games over the years. As a friend recently pointed out 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.