On Hard Times, Isolation, & Grit

We took our seats on the charter bus in silence.

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About that waiter in Paris

I once met a waiter in Paris named Joseph. It was my first trip out of the country, and he worked at the first French bistro I stumbled upon.

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The Day We Lost Dan

I’ll never forget what my Grandmother told me on Tuesday, September 11th 2001, after the news broke and I called home just to hear her voice.

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Leonardo DiCaprio Likes Thin Mints

I was sitting in Carson’s bedroom in Malibu, gazing out the window at the vast, blue Pacific Ocean as she worked on a math problem.

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The Craziest Break-Up I Ever Had

Breaking up after many years together is often a tumultuous ride.

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The Day I Almost Died

The Day I Almost Died

When I arrived at the Emergency Room at 11:30pm, I was panting and pale.

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Nerds, Freaks, & Geeks

Growing up, there are 3 caste systems a kid can belong to that widely set into motion their entire world view and future path.

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The Addiction That Almost Got Me Fired

Stress is a dangerous thing. It can manifest itself in all sorts of unhealthy, impulsive behaviors.

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On Poverty & Hope

During my Peace Corps days in Bulgaria, I served as the unofficial Patron Saint of Tourists at the Sofia train station.

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The Craziest Story You’ll Ever Hear

Yes, that was a bold title but I promise this story will DELIVER.

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