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

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San Fransisco and beyond

For most of my childhood, Rice-A-Roni aired a commercial calling Rice-A-Roni “the San Francisco treat.” Read More

Overcomplicated illumination

I stayed in a lovely hotel in Long Beach while working with an aerospace company. Read More

Some Uber rides are different than others

I’m riding in an Uber in Long Beach, California, from the airport to my hotel. Read More

The Matthew Dicks Doctrine on Humility

When it comes to humility, I try to abide by these six rules: The Matthew Read More

Shep’s big news

My friend, Shep — Matthew Shepard — got engaged this week. I thought it might Read More

Beauty tips

Mental Floss lists 11 Really Terrible 19th-Century Beauty Tips. They include: Bathe in ammonia. Don’t Read More

Worth Keeping: Episode #1

For more than a year (and maybe two?), I’ve worked with Alex Kirby and his company, Total Family, for Read More

Wheelbarrow Sundae no more

Mortensen’s is an ice cream shop located on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington, CT. Years Read More

Almost naked and perfectly okay

I went to a dermatologist yesterday. Elysha sent me. Apparently, you should (if you can) 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.