GRIN & BARE IT
Read (and subscribe to) Grin and Bare It, my daily blog on storytelling, productivity, current events, teaching, my family, and other musings.
I have been posting to this blog every day since 2005.
- All
- Books
- Arts & Media
- Family
- Lifestyle
- Opinions
- Gratitude
- Uncategorized
Duolingo — mostly great with a few opportunities for improvement
I’ve been learning French with Duolingo since our trip to Quebec City. 107 days and Read More
An interesting title choice
Exciting news! My book, “Storyworthy,” is being published in Czech. My books have been translated Read More
Staying in the game
Last night, I was speaking to a storyteller at The Moth during intermission. I hadn’t Read More
Alone and unattached
The percentage of adults who did not live with a spouse or partner increased steadily Read More
Two new phrases that I like
The good thing about the dumb things that kids say today is that they don’t Read More
Arturo Sandoval’s secret sauce
Elysha, Charlie, and I attended a performance by Arturo Sandoval, the world-renowned Cuban-American jazz trumpeter, Read More
Harvard University on the decline
Harvard University has been consumed by an internal report arguing that grade inflation at Harvard Read More
Speak Up — Voice of Hope storytelling show this Sunday
Speak Up Storytelling and Voices of Hope collaborate for the eighth time on Sunday, November 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.