Monthly Archives: October 2012

Even Halloween has a dress (up) code — and, in case you missed it, who Honey Boo Boo endorsed for President

This Wednesday night is Halloween, that day of the year when mailboxes everywhere quiver with fright, and self-respecting adults think it makes sense to dress up as Snooki Polizzi from “Jersey Shore.” This year also boasts a Presidential election, which … Continue reading

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Nothing says ‘elegant’ like a wedding with Elvis

Make no mistake: I am a classy, elegant guy, and nothing says “classy” and “elegant” like having an Elvis impersonator renew your marriage at a wedding chapel in Las Vegas that has a 24-hour, drive-up wedding window. That’s precisely what … Continue reading

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Animal Planet? Visit Vermont after dark.

Thursday evening I gave a speech in Worcester, Massachusetts, and drove home to Lincoln, Vermont when I was finished speaking. I did this because I’m a wild and crazy thrill-seeker and there is nothing more energizing than being pumped up … Continue reading

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Take a walk on the mild side

This past summer, my friend Mark Benz pulled me aside at the gym in Bristol and said, “I nearly killed you.” Mark is a retired metallurgical engineer and an extremely big-hearted guy. He is also scary smart. So, when brilliant, … Continue reading

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