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Lenny did it right

On Thursday, I had the honor of speaking at The Lenny and Friends Summit in Read More

My memory of 9/11

On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was teaching my third graders when my Read More

A new way to suffer

As a Patriots fan, I am a very lucky man. Though the Patriots weren’t always Read More

Big baby baseball players

I love baseball. I love watching it live, and I love watching it on television. Read More

Preorder “Cardboard Knight” please and immediately

Hello friends! My next book, “Cardboard Knight,” is now available for preorder! And if you’re Read More

Brains are good.

On Wednesday night, in the midst of rush hour on the West Side Highway in Read More

Lettuce ain’t worth it

The cyclosporiasis outbreak has prompted some restaurateurs to question whether lettuce is actually worth it Read More

All of the nostalgia

I saw this photo in my Facebook feed from a group that posts old newspaper Read More

“Provider” is a terrible name

As someone who spends his life working with words and sentences — both his own 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.