What If
I came to improv late. I didn't act at all until 2009 and started improv in 2015. But as I delve back into my favorite improv books, I wonder what…
Goodbye, Gulfhaven
I will lose a friend tonight. Actually a bunch of friends as Cougar Town broadcasts its last episode. Go ahead and make fun. I have heard all the jokes. The…
Playing it by Ear
I have spent the past year or so planning for what is happening right now. The funny thing is, I was planning so I could do something spontaneous. In 2010,…
All in the Laughs
I have many great memories from growing up. For better or worse, a lot of them revolve around watching television with my parents and siblings. Back then, before everyone had…
Book Review: Dad Is Fat
I have been horrible at keeping up with these. I'm going to try and catch up on the last nine months or so of reading. When I used to have…
Budweiser Steals Idea for Commercial
I don't have a huge problem with Budweiser like some people do. Sure, I now prefer other beers to the "King of Beers," but I had my days of loyal Bud drinking.…
My Wish for 2011
The new year came in quietly in our house as I tried to explain to my daughter what a stroke is so she might understand why Dick Clark was on…
Improv with The Smokes
On my recent trip to L.A., I pretty much had only one night on my own. The other three nights either involved conference activities or plans with a co-worker. So…
Vegas Trip: Entertainment
Last time I went to Vegas, I didn’t see any shows. I wanted to make sure I at least saw something this time. As I planned my trip, I kept checking the comedy clubs to see if anyone I knew would be in town.
A few days before I left, I hit the jackpot. Bobby Collins, one of my favorites from XM, would start at the Improv at Harrah’s on my last night in town. Perfect timing.
Even though I waited until late in the afternoon on the day of the show, I got a pretty good seat. Tickets only ran 30-some bucks so I thought I made out pretty good.
Last Comic Standing
I really enjoyed the first two seasons of NBC's Last Comic Standing. Thanks to those summer shows, I found out about comics like Rich Vos, Todd Glass, Rob Cantrell, Kathleen…