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My new friend, Yared
When I landed in Seattle after a week of work in Victoria, BC, I was Read More
Resolution update: July 2026
Every month, I record my progress toward my yearly goals to hold myself accountable and, Read More
Kay is not a fan
A comment on my blog, posted yesterday, on my February 2026 post about the television Read More
Lettuce eaters beware
As a non-lettuce eater, I have to say: When foodborne illnesses strike, it seems to Read More
DeNiro’s restroom rule
My friend, Andrew, explained the rule that Robert DeNiro follows regarding restrooms: “Always use the Read More
Weird doors open
David Sedaris’s essay “What I Learned,” originally published in The New Yorker in 2006 and Read More
No rest for the wicked
The family and I flew from London to New York on Saturday. We landed around Read More
A few more observations after a week in the UK
Now that I’m back in the United States, a few more observations from a week Read More
Nostalgia horses
We were walking through forests and fields in the British countryside of the Cotswolds along 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.
