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I have been posting to this blog every day since 2005.

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Our messy, painful lives. NO

I recently heard an inspirational speaker refer to “our painful, messy lives.” I really hate Read More

Swearing helps. Sometimes.

A new study conducted two experiments with 192 participants, essentially asking them to perform the physically strenuous Read More

We fight about fighting

My wife, Elysha, and I almost never fight. I’m not sure if we’ve ever had Read More

Why you believe what you believe

When someone becomes overly insistent and aggressive about the truth behind their deeply held religious Read More

Thank goodness I write…

Ten years ago today, on March 16, 2016, the following happened. Thank goodness I write, Read More

It’s called context switching

I was performing stand up recently at a library in Monterey, MA. At the end Read More

Please don’t forget the adulterers

Protip: If you’re using The Bible to justify your opposition to same sex marriage, please Read More

Ultimate Double Feature and more movie magic

Have you heard about the Ultimate Double Feature? This special bit of movie magic hinges Read More

Behold the Tear Gun!

Behold! Tear Gun by Taiwanese designer Yi-Fei Chen is a contraption that “collects and freezes 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.