How to Offend People Without Really Trying
I grew up the fourth of five kids. My parents taught me to be kind to others, share my toys with my sister, hold the door for others. always say please and thank you, and […]
Tag: relationships
The Burden of Being a Good Sport
I’m not the most handsome man in the world, nor the smartest, nor the most successful at business. But there is one area where I shine: I’m a good sport. I can take a practical […]
Teens, When Lying to Your Parents, You Need to Up Your Game
[The following true story is based on a time when a good friend of mine’s then 16-year-old daughter tried to wriggle out of several lies she told her parents about a “sleepover” at a friend’s […]
IRA SPIRO: Before Covid – an Excerpt from the Novel by Dan Naturman
We love that we get to excerpt this wonderful novel from stand-up comic Dan Naturman. As we formatted and read this book, we laughed and loved each page. Enjoy this excerpt from IRA SPIRO: before […]
The Newest Work from Mary Farr and Great Lessons As Well: Don’t Postpone Joy
Today Shorehouse Books is proud to launch Don’t Postpone Joy from author Mary Farr. Available in paperback and kindle on Amazon. ,this book will inspire you to look within yourself and reach […]
Does Anybody Need Mustard?
Quick question: Do you need any mustard? We’ve got tons to spare. That’s because while I do the grocery shopping, it’s my wife who makes up the grocery list. And there the problem starts. You’d […]
DoorDash and Dashed Hopes
For the record: my husband is the kindest, sweetest, most patient man on the planet. He practically qualifies for sainthood. And this coming from a Jewish girl is high praise indeed. So, please keep that […]
HOPress: Lite Whines & Laughter from Lee Gaitan
If you like your optimism served with a side of snarkiness, this is the book for you. Lee Gaitan is a recognized “Bounce Back” expert (unless she’s not wearing eye liner, in which case she […]
My 15 Minutes of Infamy
[The following is true.] This story is not really about me. But as is usually the case when I tell stories, I’m going to make it about me anyway. My sister Betsy and I have […]