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I have been posting to this blog every day since 2005.
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Jeni is unprepared but brave
Jeni Bonaldo and I performed “Matt and Jeni Are Unprepared” for the fourth time last Read More
Marriage on the rocks
The percentage of high school seniors who expect to get married one day has declined Read More
Measles making a comeback
Federal health officials have linked two massive US measles outbreaks, confirming that the country is Read More
“Stories Sell” — Spanish edition!
“Stories Sell” – the Spanish edition will soon be in bookstores in Spanish-speaking countries around Read More
Yuck someone’s yum
“Don’t yuck someone’s yum.” I heard someone say this to another person yesterday. I cringed. Read More
Cold golf is good golf
The temperature hovered between 30 and 40 degrees on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning Read More
Resolution uodate: November 2025
Every month, I record my progress toward my yearly goals to hold myself accountable and Read More
My love of Bob Cratchit
My favorite protagonist in all of literature might be Bob Cratchit from Charles Dickens’ “A Read More
Speeding makes no sense
Driving home yesterday afternoon on I-84, I was passed by a car weaving in and 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.