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A simple solution to terrible problem
Search Engine is an excellent podcast hosted by PJ Vogt. It seeks to “answer the Read More

Watching Charlie perform on Broadway
Elysha and I were in New York City on Saturday, sitting the mezzanine at the Read More

Pure as the driven snow
There have been 1,826 alleged ethics violations in the US Senate since 2007. More than Read More

Substack topic?
Substack contacted me to discuss joining their platform and monetizing some of my writing. Having Read More

Parents aren’t reading to kids!
A sign of the pending apocalypse: Less than half of parents find it fun to Read More

Wisdom and experience make a difference
College basketball is getting older. In 2019, the average age of a Sweet 16 starter Read More

Smile. Don’t wallow.
The robb’d that smiles steals something from the thief; He robs himself that spends a Read More

Microplastics and me
A new study published in Science of the Total Environment examined caddisfly larval casings dating Read More

Chocolate chiplesss cookies?
Last year, Bon Appétit published a recipe for a chocolate chipless cookie along with an 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.