Pittsburgh is one hip city. It reminds me of San Francisco, though “The Burgh” is affordable and you’re less likely to see public defecation. My wife and I recently took …
Jay Z is what up-and-coming marketing executives who buy glasses from Warby Parker call an influencer. He takes otherwise insignificant items–plain ol’ white shoes, champagne, horrendous clothing–puts a little Hov …
I have been victimized by fake news. “Sad!” Well not really fake news, but a rare failure on my part to exercise critical thinking skills/listen to my wife. After skimming …
My love for Mexico is well-noted. Except for the Tijuana cop who robbed me of $20, its people are proud yet open and despite circumstances that are often less than …
The girthy bug creeping across the bathroom floor didn’t even bother to run when I cut on the light. Maybe he felt at home in the hotel. Or maybe he …
My in-laws watch our kids often and even keep them overnight at least once a week. Without their help Amber and I may have stopped procreating after our first baby. …
I’m not too keen on having inedible animals around the house, but my kids have been asking for a dog for years. Each time I’d tell them, “Just wait until …
One of my goals was to own a giant bed like the one R. Kelly rested on while pleading with someone to go “Half On A Baby.” I didn’t quite …
I am a man of many gigs. From Uber driver to grant writer to USPS director of dropping stuff off, I will do just about anything to refill my meager …
July 1977: My dad was 20 and spent most of his time managing his afro and a McDonald’s in Cleveland. My mom was 18 and had recently given birth to …
My experiences in Los Angeles over the years can be summed up with two words: traffic and disappointment. The ride up from San Diego always took longer than expected, and …
Discount airlines are a great way to travel once you understand that, like prison, their tiny seats can trap your body but not your mind. My favorite is Frontier Airlines. …