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I have been posting to this blog every day since 2005.
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Shifting numbers are slighly hopeful
Time spent watching short social videos is overtaking time spent watching television or movies, according Read More
First name power
A study published in the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization found that first names Read More
Resolution update: February 2026
Every month, I record my progress toward my yearly goals to hold myself accountable and, Read More
Autocorrect genius
Do you have access to the computer of an ICE apologist, white supremacist, right-wing zealot, Read More
What color is your house?
This is a fascinating and slightly addictive game that seems simple but is surprisingly challenging: Read More
Hand gestures
A new study analyzed 200,000 video segments from over 2,000 TED talks to determine the impact Read More
I made a troll upset, but I’m not exactly sure why
A comment was left on my blog this week in response to a post I Read More
Crocs are too ugly to become popular until they did
Last year, I bought stock in the company Crocs. I hate these shoes so much. 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.