The Power of I
I have been writing this blog for over seven years now. During all of the ups and downs I’ve had in life since The Stand-Up Diaries started, a friend of mine, Jaime, commented that I have always stayed true to myself through it all. She’s right. I have built up a following to this blog, so when I write...
Read MoreAct II
Unless something Earth shattering happens, this will more than likely be my last post of the old me. In case you haven’t heard, last month I made the decision to get an adult water baptism at church. That takes place this coming Friday night. It’s kind of like doing comedy. If you think you should wait...
Read MoreThe Underwhelming Value of Crickets
Usually when you attend a show of some type, regardless of whether you paid admission, it’s safe to say that you will have a good idea of what to expect. Social media and word of mouth are good barometers to determine if an event is worth taking in. except when it comes to open mic stand-up comedy There are a...
Read MoreJesus – Asleep At The Wheel?
In Matthew 8:23-27 NIV (New International Version), it tells the story of Jesus in the boat with his disciples. The boat comes upon a storm that tosses it about in the water, while all this time Jesus is asleep, seemingly unbothered by the events going on around him. Naturally, the disciples are frightened and...
Read MoreReading Between The Lines
If a comedian is smart and takes their comedy seriously, they should be able to tell you that every second they are on stage, the audience is constantly feeding them information. This information comes in a few different forms. laughs at punchline and laugh points not laughing at punchline talking at their table body...
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