I’d like to tell you when I faced my fear of karaoke that the stunning beauty of my voice brought a reverent hush to a crowded bar. But why add lying to a very long list of my personal shortcomings? Instead, I’ll explain how a woman who cannot sing a lick and fears few things … [Read more...]

From cover to cover throughout these meticulously researched volumes, you will find many stories of comedians and humorists who stood up against tremendous odds, stared death in the face, were put under threat of persecution and told to give up their tightly held comedic beliefs, … [Read more...]

There’s an old saying that goes, "Everybody could stand to lose ten pounds." This is typically followed up with another old saying: "Please pass the chocolate-covered fat." In the summertime, as thousands flock to beaches -- or to theaters to watch movies about people flocking … [Read more...]

Excitement pulses through my fuel line each time the key is turned to start my engine. I anticipate the events of each day with my family. As “boring old mini-vans” go, I’ve got it made. Being the main mode of transportation for Mom, Dad, and their small tribe of children, I … [Read more...]