Stories

I was at a comedy show at Lestat's with my friend a while back, and the comedian onstage told a joke that fell flat.  Then he told a story about how he questioned whether or not to tell the joke before he went on stage but then said, "Nah.  Get up there and bomb like...

I was walking on the sidewalk to the coffee shop when a man approached me from behind.  I didn't recognize him. He said, "Hey.  I've seen you running.  You have a really nice physique." "Thank you." "I have a glory hole at my house.  Can I get your number?" It took a...

Saturday night, I met a woman who astounded me.  It was a launch party for a magazine she published.  She read it out loud in front of everyone.  It was a packed house.  The truth of her words hit me and woke things up inside of me I hadn't felt.  But when I tried to...

First Day As An Artist I woke up feeling different this morning and spent the first part of the day wondering why.  The answers came to me during my morning run through Balboa Park, like they often do.  I realized that today was my first day as an artist.  I clearly...

I have to apply for a job today.  I don't want to.   It's one of my least favorite things to do.  I've sent out hundreds, if not thousands, of resumes in my life - yet I've only had a few jobs.  The return on my time has been horrible. For someone who is told as often...