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

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Snacks and smoothies and bongs
When I was a kid, marijuana was illegal. Seemingly as illegal as cocaine and heroin. Read More

Blanket lobster statements
A woman at an event tells me a story about lobsters. She says that every Read More

Notes from the second night of Shovel
A few interesting notes from two nights of my new solo show, Shovel; My second Read More

Three thoughts from the first night of “Shovel”
Last night I performed my new solo show, Shovel, at TheaterWorks in Hartford. My second Read More

Not a story
When it comes to storytelling, I work with people and companies in many ways. Sometimes, Read More

The power of math
Car seats are not required on planes because doing so would reduce the number of Read More

Resolution update: April 2025
Every month, I record my progress on my yearly goals to hold myself accountable and Read More

Walking speed
Walking speed on the streets of New York, Boston, and Philadelphia has increased 15% since 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.