GRIN & BARE IT
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Bigot begone
The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey this week for conduct detrimental to the team Read More
Resolution update: March 2026
Every month, I record my progress toward my yearly goals to hold myself accountable and, Read More
The Void speaketh the truth
Greg Tannen of McSweeney’s wrote a short, amusing, insightful piece from the perspective of The Read More
I’ve never used an emoji. Kind of.
I told my students that I’ve never used an emoji. They didn’t believe me. “Impossible!” Read More
Proverbs good, bad, and my own
A new survey polled people on various proverbs and aphorisms to see which they actually Read More
Make a friend
Fred Rogers created a list of “50 Ways to Meet Your Neighbor.” It’s weird. I Read More
Golf rules
On Sunday, I will return to the golf course after a long, cold winter. Other 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.
