Having fun with writing outside of writing “Write every day, even if it’s just an email.” The...
Humor
I Chemically Straightened My Hair Because My Family Was Ashamed
Parenting and the illusion of reprieve “Scientifically handsome” is what most anthropologists...
Of the Norovirus and Other Joys of Pietri Dish Parenting
The (ca) calamity of 2023 — a most bio-hazardous Valentine’s edition. “I’d rather die on my feet...
You Will Never Poop in Peace Again
Congratulations, your toddler can walk. *First published by Scribe: A Medium Publication. I...
UnFinished Business – Video
I performed this piece at the Mystic Theatre last year during West Side Story’s annual Grand Slam....
Video Performance: Skating Into Trauma
Okay, fine. I’m delusional. I thought I would never break my early morning routine. For more...
My Near-Death Experience
Taking stock of what’s important I almost died last week. We all have near-death experiences and...
The Upper-Cut of Hate
My wife and I were one of those freaks that use to go Disney without kids. One time we were...
Recent Articles
Osso Buko Lamb Shanks A La Hemingway
Cook your food in style, and like the man you are not. Photo by MD Duran on Unsplash I’ve been playing with the idea of writing a recipe for a long time. You see, I love cooking. It is something I...
The Auschwitz Dad Primer for Parenting
Drawing Parenting Wisdom From the Most Horrific Episode of Modern History Photo by Jerry Wang on Unsplash A friend texted me a link to the audiobook of Viktor Frankl’s “Man Search for Meaning.” I...
My Mom Slipping and Stumbling at a Foam Party to Embarrass Me
The Avatar in Hair Curlers Remote-Controlling My Destiny Photo by TRIN WA on Unsplash I didn’t kill him because I thought it was amusing. I had a green light to turn left, and as I started going, I...