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These are not “young boys” and “kids.” They are monsters. Nothing more.

If you’re wondering what at least some (but a lot) of young Republicans in this Read More

Snapshots of Kids Bike Jumping in the 1970s

In Charlie’s baseball game yesterday, a runner from third was heading home when the catcher Read More

Know nothing. It’s better that way.

Clara and I went to see “One Battle After Another” last night. I went to Read More

“All Well that Ends Well” – depending on the target of your honesty

“I begin to be aweary of thee, and I tell thee so before because I Read More

Grossest things I’ve ever seen

A student asked another about the grossest thing she’d ever seen. Her response: “What a Read More

Defaulting to mom

In American society, it is often assumed that the mother is the default parent and Read More

Magicians’s pants

I was reading aloud to my students when we came upon the word “comeuppance.” “Who Read More

Insecure, pathetic, stupid men

This is an absolute truth: Any man who “doesn’t like female comics,” or harasses female Read More

The Gloaming

As you probably know, I write the humor column in Seasons magazine. This latest edition 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.