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Just stop using social media.
As I rang in 2026, I read a lot of New Year’s resolution lists — Read More
Post office begone
Denmark’s state-run postal service, PostNord, will deliver its last ever letter on Tuesday, as the Read More
Goodbye, MTV
MTV officially shut down its remaining 24-hour music-focused channels on December 31, 2025, ending an Read More
Lakes and stages
When I was a kid, Mrs. Allen taught me a clever mnemonic to remember the Read More
Overwhlemed by the modern condition?
Elysha and I were listening to a podcast when we heard one of the hosts Read More
New Year’s resolutions 2026
At the beginning of every year, I make a list of goals (or New Year’s Read More
New Years resolutions: 2025 in review
This is my end-of-year report. After 365 days of striving and reaching, here are the Read More
The bucket list
You almost certainly know the term “bucket list.” Right? A bucket list is a personal Read More
Poetry on the way home from The Moth
Driving home from a Moth StorySLAM in Brooklyn earlier this month with three friends in 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.