Lost Journal: Humorist Makes Serious Decision Not to Kid
Journal entry: February 26, 2007 (age 37) – Humorist’s Decision Every time I go to a doctor’s appointment, I kick myself for not bringing something to read. The … Read more
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Lost Journal: “Twit” Lacks Wit, as Far as Nicknames Go
Journal entry: September 13, 1982 (age 13) – Nicknames My buddy, Vinny Gallagher, tapped me on the shoulder and said, “Your brother Dan is out in the hall.” … Read more
Lost Journal: Brother, Can You Spare an Apartment?
Journal entry: September 5, 1993 (age 24) – Apartment Sharing Moving in with my older brother, Bob, seemed like such a good idea. A few years ago, I … Read more
Jay Leno Working on 5 Minute Set in Hopes of Getting Booked at First Comedy Open-Mic
“We’ll see if Jay Leno is ready to take it to the next level,” says booker Thursday, February 6 2014 was Jay Leno’s last time hosting NBC’s “Tonight … Read more
Lost Journal: Opera is Elementary
Journal entry: October 23, 1980 (age 11) – Opera Opera can be nearly as melodramatic as fifth grade. This morning, I went with my classmates from St. Thomas … Read more
Lost Journal: Manufacturing a Paycheck at IBM
Journal entry: July 17, 1990 (age 21) – IBM International Business Machines (IBM) was founded in Endicott, New York, just outside my hometown of Binghamton. Most families in … Read more
Married Couple Celebrates 75 Years of Holding Farts In
The secret to a long and happy marriage: holding farts in Harold and Thelma Lyons have been married for 75 years. In this age of short engagements and … Read more
Lost Journal: The Wedding That Almost Wasn’t
Journal entry: January 1, 1999 (age 29) – The Wedding That Almost Wasn’t I always wanted a big wedding. The ceremony and reception didn’t need to be anything … Read more
Open Mic Comedian Says He Prefers Vanillia Ice Cream Over Chocolate
Controversy erupts, open mic comedian gets chilly reception Comedians are no strangers to controversy these days, especially open mic comedian Bryan Courier, who performs regularly at the Hilljack … Read more
Lost Journal: Putting the Chore in Christmas Choral Arrangement
Journal entry: December 15, 1978 (age 9) – Christmas Choral Arrangement Schnitzel with noodles has been bumped from the few of my favorite things. By ditto paper. It can … Read more
