Before and Laughter January 26, 2026 Rational and Achievable Before and Laughter isn’t a joke book, though it’s written by a comedian. Instead, it’s something quieter and more surprising: a compact manual for living better, delivered in a voice that never talks down to you. What makes the book work so well is how approachable it is. Carr isn’t offering revolutionary new ideas or flashy self-help gimmicks. The advice here is timeless—almost frustratingly obvious in places—but that’s the point. These […]
Weird Al At SPAC: Comedy Meets Energy July 17, 2025 Songs for the Restless Heart On Thursday, July 17, 2025, I took my wife and two sons to see “Weird Al” Yankovic at the Broadview Stage at SPAC in Saratoga Springs, NY. He kicked off the night with “Tacky”, backed by his expanded eight-piece band, delivering a zany, high-energy blend of parodies and originals—from “Smells Like Nirvana” and “Word Crimes” to deep cuts like “Skipper Dan” The show was packed with […]
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