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I have been posting to this blog every day since 2005.
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Harvard’s weak sauce
Harvard’s grades in 2025: A: 66 percent A and A-: 84 percent Grade inflation, anyone? Read More
“Cardboard Knight” cover reveal!
My next novel, “Cardboard Knight,” will land on bookstore shelves in January. I’m very excited. Read More
Resolution update: May 2026
Every month, I record my progress toward my yearly goals to hold myself accountable and, Read More
John Emsholff — gone but not forgotten
Ten years ago this month, I lost a friend, and our school lost a dear Read More
The Chicago Cubs suck
The Chicago Cubs have sued a nearby restaurant, Wrigley View Rooftop, which sells rooftop stand Read More
What three words?
I was recently asked in a podcast interview: “If you could travel back in time Read More
Charlie Puth is wrong. Not everyone looks at their reviews.
Singer, songwriter, and all-around remarkable musician Charlie Puth, while speaking on the podcast Smartless, said Read More
Goodnight and goodbye, Stephen Colbert
I’m uncommonly sad today. Stephen Colbert, who has been a fixture in my life for 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.
