What Scares Me

What Scares Me

I read the Wall Street Journal every day. I used to read the physical paper – the fold, the ink, the routine – but now I just ctrl-click every article and read them on my screen. I miss the nostalgia of paper, but it didn’t take long to adjust to typing a...
Dire Straits – On Every Steet

Dire Straits – On Every Steet

Adam texted me, “Holy fuck, Sailor Song is sung by a chick!” I already knew Gigi Perez was a woman, so I confirmed his revelation. That doesn’t make me a music expert, but I’d hold my own on most music trivia teams. I grew up in the ’90s, so I’ve got the grunge scene...
Nary a Free Moment

Nary a Free Moment

My life has calmed down. I’ve gotten all the travel out of the way for September and I’m into an October of relaxation. Don’t invite me to your kid’s bday party, your wedding, your funeral, pumpkin carving, a haunted hay ride, or any bullshit...
A Shore Thing

A Shore Thing

The Stortz family is on a vacation for a week in Avalon, NJ. It’s the one time of year where we all get together to annoy the shit out of one another. There are a few kids running around – Jude, Josie, and baby Harrison – who spice up the day to day...