GRIN & BARE IT
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I have been posting to this blog every day since 2005.
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Delay made good
My connecting flight from Chicago to Boise is delayed by about 25 minutes. The plane Read More
Smart twin mom
I am teaching the better half of four sets of twins in my class this Read More
The right way
I wrote something a little bit ago that included the words “sexual preference.” A reader Read More
My surprise Eagle Scout award
Back in October 2024, I completed an Eagle Scout project 36 years in the making. Read More
Americans support gay people.
Good news: Despite some recently louder-than-usual bigots and the buffet-style religious zealots, it’s important to Read More
I found my kindergarten teacher
Something kind of amazing happened last week. After years of telling stories about my kindergarten Read More
Nashville, baby!
When I took the Moth stage for the first time in July of 2011 to Read More
“Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.”
I love this quote. It’s also not something Lincoln said, though it is constantly attributed 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.
