Most of the world has been spending a little extra time at home these days. Some are spending that extra time in front of the television watching too much Tiger King. Some are spending their time drinking more alcohol than they normally would. And some are spending investing that extra time to learn a new […]
There is an old story that says ostriches bury their heads in the sand as a way to hide from predators. The thinking is that ostriches are rather stupid birds, so if they can’t see the thing that’s after them they must be safe. The cliche “burying your head in the sand” came to mean […]
You know those little penny trays on the checkout counter near the register at your local convenience store or gas station? They are usually a specially-made plastic tray or a homemade tray made from a repurposed cardboard tray or jar lid, but there is almost always a sign next to it written in black Sharpie […]
When you’re in the zone, on a roll, and feeling especially productive, do you keep the pedal to the metal while the fuel is burning hot and crank out as much work as possible, or do you stop while there’s still a little gas left in the tank to avoid burn out? One of the […]
These are trying times… How are you holding up? The last few weeks have been unlike anything most of us have ever faced in our life times. Some of us are more at risk than others, some of us may have loved ones who have fallen ill, and some of us may simply be inconvenienced […]
If you have the use of your hands, it’s a simple thing to eat a plateful of spaghetti by swirling the pasta around your fork and lifting it to your mouth. But what if you had both hands tied behind your back? Or you weren’t allowed to use your thumbs? Those constraints would force you […]
When I latch on to an idea, I grip it with both hands and shake it by the lapels. If the concept doesn’t fall apart, I begin an exhaustive effort to explore a theme. For me this consists of finding the funny bits and seeing how far I can take them. Though many people say […]