The Last American Man

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As crazy as I am about books, I can usually put them down when it’s time to dive into a meal or hit the hay. But this one I literally could not stop reading. Elizabeth Gilbert is a talented writer (she also wrote Eat Pray Love), and her subject – Eustace Conway – is one [...]

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Common Side Effects Include (song)

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We all know (hopefully) that humor is an antidote to the seriousness of life. Sometimes we forget it can also be a shock absorber for the occasionally rocky road of romance. Love is an exploding cigar we willingly smoke. (Lynda Barry) Perhaps you’ve experienced the hormone cocktail we call “falling in love.” The feeling is [...]

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New Song: “How ‘Bout That Game”

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I have to let you know right up front, the idea for this tune comes from the lovely and talented Lisa Firestone.  (More about her in a minute*)  It’s one of those clever song ideas that made me laugh, then grabbed me by the brain and wouldn’t let go. It’s called How ‘Bout That Game, [...]

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Laughter, Silliness, Songwriting, Creativity

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Here’s an interview I did recently with emPower Music and Arts, about living the humor lifestyle. (A great website and resource, by the way.) Greg,sharing laughter sounds like a pretty fantastic job description, but I bet it’s harder than it looks. What is the creative process like for you? It’s best in the shower. I [...]

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First Laugh Ceremony

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The Navajo have a unique tradition which, to me, sums up everything good and noble about us humans. When a baby is born, it is regarded as the ultimate, precious gift and must never be abused. From the moment of birth, the child is watched over continuously by family and friends, who patiently wait for [...]

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