December 2014

I handed the barista a $20 bill because I wanted to break it and leave her a tip. “Thank you…

I wasn’t particularly confident or unconfident when I was a kid. But something changed mid-high school, and whatever social fears…

“I’m struggling today,” she said. Her kids are 500 miles away. The mandatory waiting period for her state to finalize…

A man holds a gun to your child’s head in one hand. He holds a gun to your spouse’s head…

I wasn’t allowed to watch MTV or Beverly Hills, 90210 or go to boy-girl parties like the rest of my…

I used to be homophobic, an unabashed litterer, and so pro-life that I would argue passionately against the idea that…

“I love pizza.” “I love pizza, too! It’s my favorite!” “What’s your favorite kind?” “Deep dish with white sauce and…

Because I’m keeping myself really busy with life problems, the holidays and self-imposed chores related to a business start-up, I’m…

The world ended 616 days ago when my wife moved out and my little son became someone I only got…

I bet I’ll panic when I’m dying. I get nervous about things. And I’m pretty sure I’ll be nervous about…