I ran intervals on the treadmill this morning. Two minutes at level 6.0. One minute at level 8.0. Repeat until exhausted.Trainers recommend interval workouts for a couple of reasons that I don't really understand.* But in short, they're great for your heart, since you get your heart rate really high...

Being fat sucks. Being skinny is awesome.This week, we're going to explore the world of exercise, healthy eating and most importantly, the psychology and motivations behind these short- and long-term goals in the 21st century.*Guest posters with specific personal expertise welcome! (E-mail me)

When you walk to the back of a restaurant, and there's one bathroom door on the left, and one bathroom door on the right, you shouldn't have to think about which is which. You shouldn't have to look at the bald anorexic icons to see which one is wearing pants.We...

Just because Harry Potter is popular doesn't mean you're not a nerd for liking it. That was, and is, my premise..although I was unprepared for the commentary that followed my intentionally jerky statement. Feel free to defend yourself in the comments, nerds.  

My wife and I woke up on Monday morning to the loudest thunder we've ever heard in our lives. In fact, it seemed as though lightning had actually struck our house. But when you're in a dead sleep, it's hard to judge something like that.So, we wake up in the morning,...

Fact: I can learn better (faster and more personalized) on my own using the Internet than I currently could in a college classroom.Question: How young is too young for that fact to be true?Rather than talking about making our educational system "better", what would it look like if we destroyed...

We buried my last grandmother's body today. The pink casket was oddly beautiful. I couldn't get "Islands in the Stream" out of my head.

I don't think April Fools jokes work too well anymore. With the advent of social media, you get reminded of it too early in the morning, so you're on-guard all day. So rather than try and lie to you in the name of humor, I wanted to share a quick story.Friday...

I'm only funny if I get a 3-second head start.In those 3 seconds, I can think up and quickly weigh a couple of different punchline options in my head. In person, I have no censor, and typically go with my first instinct, which rarely works.I am a writer.

I got a nose bleed last night.So, I grabbed some tissue. Pinched my nose. And tilted my head back. At which point, my wife interjected,"Honey! Tilt your head forward, remember?""No. When did that rule change?""I don't know. The late 70s?"The Internet backs her up. How I have been doing this...