the cocktail napkin*

Here’s an episode that I was originally going to release for Halloween. I ultimately sat on it because I just didn’t think it ...

Working from home today with a bit of a sore throat and a toothache. Good a time as any to rant about something that's been driving me ...

On the roof garden, reflecting on my recent speaking engagement at the University of Kansas. Good students, great conversation, and a ...

the COCKTAIL NAPKIN returns after a long dry spell, this time coming from the 11th floor of the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. While ...

After seeing a Facebook mention of Dead Week at Oklahoma State University, I had a weird flashback of dread which prompted me to not only ...

Have you ever been so engaged in creative work that it has just drained you? Mentally and physically? That's me right now. I'm absolutely ...

Another episode from the road. This time from San Angelo, TX. Another big thank you to the San Angelo AAF for being great hosts for the ...

I took a day that would normally be spent rushing around with proverbial blinders on and tried to open up my mind by making as many small ...

February is American Heart Month. February 2nd also marks the anniversary of my triple bypass surgery.In this episode: Heart surgery ...

I tried to take advantage of the halfway decent weather to share some thoughts on how to focus one's energy only toward things that yield ...

I'm trying to get in the habit of making videos regularly so that video becomes more of a top-of-mind tool in my creative problem ...

Still working on the format of the podcast? finding my voice if you will. My son Nathan guest stars. And yes, I realize that I'm a tree ...