GRIN & BARE IT
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I have been posting to this blog every day since 2005.
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I don’t care about strangers
I’m at the golf range, warming up before a round. As I hit each ball, Read More
Firefighters at the homestead
I’m standing in line at TSA at San Francisco Airport when I receive an alert Read More
I don’t like the way I look
I wore a suit last month for a formal affair. No tie, of course. I Read More
The Heavy Metal Playhouse communication journal: Part 3
In 1989, I moved out of my childhood home and into a townhouse in Crystal Read More
Four to five? It’s important to know.
This is an awful and stupid sign. Do you know how I know this? I Read More
Resolution update: October 2026
Every month, I record my progress toward my yearly goals to hold myself accountable and, Read More
San Fransisco and beyond
For most of my childhood, Rice-A-Roni aired a commercial calling Rice-A-Roni “the San Francisco treat.” Read More
Overcomplicated illumination
I stayed in a lovely hotel in Long Beach while working with an aerospace company. 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.