Hidden Disability Advocate | Speaker | Author | Adventurer
Today was my birthday, and a gift I got myself, besides the whole being in Belgium thing, was the opera. I guess I should write a blog about how this opera love of mine came to be, but for now, … Read More »
Every time I’m in a terrible place or moment that I’m desperate to pass, I remind myself of my self-talk driving across Nebraska one time. I had that raging churn and hellfire of diarrhea on a long drive, and Nebraska … Read More »
I had so much fun making my other documinitary, I was looking for a next opportunity. What better than maybe my coolest speaking experience ever? I spoke at the Pueblo of Jemez, a sovereign nation in New Mexico, last month. … Read More »
I’ve been playing with making little movies to get ready to promote my book that’s coming out this month, and I thought it would be fun to try making mini documentaries of my adventures. Here’s my first attempt. It was … Read More »
I try not to be the American jerk who shows up to another country and doesn’t bother to learn a spec of their language. So when I took my most recent international birthday adventure, I had ambitious plans to brush … Read More »
In 2005, I left life as a full-time touring comedian and moved to North Carolina to accept a position as a high school English and journalism teacher. I rented a little white house with three porches and giant trees rooted … Read More »
On February 26, which happens to be my mom’s birthday, I had the honor of being the keynote speaker at Pace University’s 2nd Women’s Leadership Conference. The student and faculty organizers did an incredible job producing and promoting a full day … Read More »
Here’s the lovely thing about that massive Powerball jackpot and all the buzz in the air. America is astir with dreaminess. In these past few weeks, millions have taken delightful vacations into happy thoughts. We’ve taken a stroll into that … Read More »
“When you’re stuck in a situation, consider your options, pick the best one, and move forward.” This weekend, I’m writing a third draft of something I thought was already done. And these rewrites have been major ones. Something very important as a … Read More »
tbb = throwback blog. More from the archives of my 2003-2006 road comedy years. In honor of her recent birthday, I’m featuring an adventure with my late grandma. This is the tale of Hazel on the road. I took her with … Read More »