When we decided to move to Vermont eight years ago, Burlington was our only reference point. We had traveled to this city by the lake for years, indulging in its food, beer, and quirkiness—elements our lives needed more of. Once we had kids, we saw Burlington as a haven for families. However, our search for…
Dee Dee McGee and Her Musical Knee
Have a little scab-picker living under your roof? Here’s some bad poetry that may not stop your kid from picking scabs, but will let them know you’re paying attention. Dee Dee McGee and Her Musical Knee Dee Dee McGee Skinned Her knee, While Climbing up a sycamore tree. She didn’t shout or little…
7 Things you can do to Beat Decision Fatigue
Researchers estimate we make nearly 35,000 decisions in the course of the day. Of course, nearly all of them are subconscious and seemingly care little weight and few consequences.
The Marvel of an Ordinary Life
“Do not ask your children to strive for extraordinary lives. Such striving may seem admirable, but it is the way of foolishness. Help them instead to find the wonder and the marvel of an ordinary life. Show them the joy of tasting tomatoes, apples and pears. Show them how to cry when pets and people…
The Vermont Extended Universe : The Man Cave on Humpback Whale Road
The fictional places to visit in Vermont you won’t find in any travel guide, because even the locals don’t know they don’t exist. Find more Vermont Extended Universe stories including When the Devil Came to Georgia, Vermont here. The Hibernating Man The drive to the Hibernating Man was pure misery. Salt caked my windshield driving…
Gross Potions – Available on Kindle Today
I had two resolutions for 2019. The first was to develop a dessert that would be the winter equivalent of ice cream. Three weeks left in the month, and the warm mousse cone pops are still stuck in R&D. The second resolution, publish a book, check. I focused more on publishing than desserts and discovered….
My Top Ten Favorite Films of the Decade (2010s)
This decade was no 90s, but there were plenty of great films. I based my list on how many times I’ve watched a film and my desire to watch again. Lady Bird The Wolf of Wall Street Blade Runner 2049 Sicario The Social Network The Tree of Life Mad Max Fury Road Once Upon a…
51 Dad Hacks and Observations
Nothing prepares you for being a parent. If someone tells you getting a dog is like practice for having kids it’s okay to laugh in their face and throw food at them. Having eight insomniac dogs over the age of 11 that need shots, eye drops and are allergic to gluten is maybe in the…
Lattes and Limo Rides
This was a quick write. Mostly written during downtime working in marketing for Tony Robbins. The script is about someone who has the same name as Tom Cruise. He lives in a closed store at the mall and learns that to improve his life he has to damage the more famous Tom Cruise. Lattes_and_Limo Rides…
Three Years in Shelburne
Three years ago this weekend, we moved from the beaches of Delaware to the hills of Vermont. There hasn’t been a moment of regret for me despite the long winters. The mild summer makes all the effort worth it, plus we’ve added in some winter sports to our activities list. I created a video of…