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I have been posting to this blog every day since 2005.
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Don’t worry about Coalie
The Trump administration released its latest bit of stupidity: A cartoon lump of coal, complete Read More
Professional best man might finally be a reality
More than a decade ago, I proposed a new job idea: Professional best man. It Read More
Looking for a home
Last year, I wrote and performed “Shovel” — my second solo show at Theaterworks in Read More
Most famous fictional characters
The Guardian asked: Who is the most famous fictional character of all time? Tough question, Read More
The Lover’s Arch collapses. The day matters. Or it doesn’t.
An Italian coastal spot known as “Lovers’ Arch” because of its popularity with courting couples Read More
Elysha Dicks on boredom
Elysha recently brilliantly opined on a topic that makes her and me a little crazy: Read More
No fun facts
I don’t believe in “fun facts.” No fact is fun. Facts can be interesting, surprising, Read More
Love of a lifetime
In honor of Valentine’s Day: A new study from the Kinsey Institute asked 10,036 single Read More
Vocabulary, people!
I was watching an episode of “The Pitt.” A father brings his son to the 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.