When “sensitivity training” is not enough.
True story: “Dad…there’s a guy with a gun…”
He sounded calm, my son did, when he left me the voice mail about the crazed gunman on campus.
Talking cyber security
There’s nothing like stepping into a professional recording studio to make you feel like a rock star. Of course, they didn’t let me sing — but the folks at Verizon did let me host a recent podcast about cybersecurity.
First kiss, at last
A short story about heartbreak. Literally.
The Angry Tour Guide
The angry tour guide does not want to pose with you for a picture as you toss the tea into the sea, but he will, because it is his job.
Mourning a sibling, 25 years later
AIDS took my brother on June 19, 1992, but his death wasn’t entirely senseless — thanks to my mom’s courageous speaking tour.
Trust the internet to keep you humble
Whatever you do, don’t let anything go to your head online.
Space aliens made me popular in 1983
Never underestimate how much a brief TV appearance with extraterrestrials can improve your social standing.
Wake me up before you e-gogo
My digital assistants are not morning people.
Never meet your (Billy) idols
Ever meet your musical hero? Were you cool, or a total doofus?
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