People who have met me will recognize my favorite joke to start this Colbert segment, followed by satire on my favorite American things deserving satire — corporate “food” and Americans’ tolerance (passion?) for it. At least one of the products … Continue reading
Is there anything as annoying as someone who exhibits traits you used to have, you’ve done your best to get rid of, but still have in you? It cuts to your core. I spent a week and a half with … Continue reading
I just found this video one of my group-mates took that illustrates one of North Korea’s benign oddities — they make amazing scale models of things. Their museums are full of them. This video shows a model train. I’m not … Continue reading
Here’s the first of two podcasts of four of my travel-mates made on our August 2011 visit to North Korea. The original is here. Jordan, who produced the podcast, runs a dating school, which is why you’ll hear ads for … Continue reading
Nearly everyone who has eaten with me in my neighborhood knows Benny’s Burritos is my favorite place (though they took my favorite dish off the menu again — the bowl of vegetarian chili). Spring must be here because they put … Continue reading
Monday night I told my second story at the Moth, to about two hundred people. A bit scary, though not as scary as last time, but awesome! Improving public speaking improves your abilities in almost any field. Few structures match … Continue reading
Here are examples of two masters of voicing their self-talk, Robin Williams and (I believe his mentor) Jonathan Winters. They make great role models for what level of freedom in communication people are capable of. Before watching, keep in mind … Continue reading
I’ve found tremendous success with a conversation technique I developed recently. When you get it, it’s almost too simple to do, but it takes a practice to get it. And it can be scary at first. But with practice it … Continue reading
By the way, having mentioned McLibel and the difference between “food” and food and between “meat” and meat, and as long as I’m on the topic of reasonable talk about eating, I can’t help mention more about the case. Quoting … Continue reading
Here is the solution to any relationship problems you have. Whatever problems you and any significant others have, just watch Chris Rock videos online until you find him joking about exactly your issue, realize what you thought was the most … Continue reading
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