Just for Laughs

10 Reasons to Love Winter

In Defense of Old Man Winter Ladies and gentleman of the jury, my client, Old Man Winter, has been accused of stealing people’s hope,...

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Full Contact Grocery Shopping

I’ve just been to the grocery store. I don’t want to go back. Maybe ever. I’ll find some alternative to groceries – maybe Chipotle or...

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Riding the Quiet Car

“Daniel is traveling tonight on a plane. I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain.” Bernie Taupin / Elton John “Daniel is...

Don't Hug the Dog

Our golden retriever was growling at me again. He didn’t like to be hugged, and I had moved in such a way that it looked as if a hug were...

Does That Come with Free Refills?

Movies and films are slightly different animals, aren’t they? ‘Ghost Busters’ was a movie, whereas ‘The English Patient’ was a film....

5 Reasons to Love the Spring

As it’s approaching late April in Boston, and the balmy days of 42 degrees are starting to melt the snowdrifts covering my window, my...

Two Diaries

Here's a piece I wrote back in 2010, while teaching English to international students in New York City. Based on true events, with names...

Talking to your Cat about Rejection

Below is a sample chapter from my recently published book, “Job Hunter Road.” These chapters are by no means intended to make light of...