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

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A mistake is an opportunity to impress. Holiday Inn doesn’t understand this.
I had the pleasure of spending yesterday in Pittsburgh with an incredible company that owns Read More

Nothing will come of nothing
Shakespeare’s King Lear famously said, “Nothing will come of nothing,” which seems a fairly obvious Read More

Peanut butter and tuna fish sandwich: MY INVENTION
Marco Sumayao of Chowhound writes about the peanut butter and tuna fish sandwich: “The origins Read More

Careless whispers everywhere
I’m in the car with Elysha, Charlie, and my friend, Kaia. We’re listening to music Read More

Angeli’s Moth victory!
I received an email from one of my clients, Angeli Fitch, this week, along with Read More

“Storyworthy” in Spanish!
Behold! The Spanish version of “Storyworthy,” which translates to “The Art of Storytelling.” Available in Read More

A different kind of airline passenger
On the flight back from Miami, I found myself sitting beside a couple — a Read More

Thoughts on today’s Fourth of July
I’ll never understand the fascination of some people with lighting their own fireworks, which are Read More

Banter is beautiful
A while ago, I teased a student at my school. Perhaps I was a little 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.