Tag Archives: Advice

A Team Of One Voice

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Geoff Lott

The past year, as of today pretty much, was one of some low-grade tumult – I use that word rarely because I’m not sure I know when it applies – and a fair amount of stress. I work as a … Continue reading →

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Summer Camp: Money, Well… Spent

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Geoff Lott

As a parent, I’m far beyond ready for the kids to go back to school. This is ridiculous. The only people happy about these extended breaks are teachers (whom I respect and support) and Summer Camp Counselors (who usually are … Continue reading →

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Carry-On Luggage

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Geoff Lott

There’s no bag check on this one-way flight. Continue reading →

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Pardon The Interruption

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Geoff Lott

Hey, you’re sitting there typing on a keyboard. I’m gonna jump in and start talking to you because I have like zero ability to judge a situation. Now you’re distracted and my question is confusing. Get out of your car … Continue reading →

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Kids Can Be Jerks

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Geoff Lott

Some kids are just dickheads. It’s amazing to see kids at 10 already being dickheads, but it’s there. When redirecting or reprimanding a kid, the last thing I used to expect was some sort of reply starting with “But we … Continue reading →

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Coaching The Little Stuff

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Geoff Lott

I wrote recently about letting one of my kids quit playing a sport because of how little he enjoyed it, and how that was only being fed by a coach not trying to make it more fun for the players. … Continue reading →

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KeySmart Product Review: Sleek, Stylish, Slow

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Geoff Lott

If you don’t have time to get to the meat of this, here’s the final judgment: Cool little gadget, but I’d rather have my money back.  Didn’t gel for me. I have a few jangly keys in my rotation that … Continue reading →

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The Gig Files – No Time

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Geoff Lott

Aaaah, the late show.  In comedy, it’s either a blessing or a curse and it’s usually 40/60 to the curse.  If you’re in a comedy club doing 2 shows a night, the late show on Friday is either very drunk … Continue reading →

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Death With Dignity, Instead of What Some People Deserve

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Geoff Lott

Brittany Maynard recently ended her life at the age of 29, having battled aggressive brain tumors for years.  As the tumors caused greater and more painful moments of being awake, and were found to be inoperable and terminal, Brittany called … Continue reading →

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A Mistake Made Is Proof of Production

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Geoff Lott

I made a mistake recently at work… I think… Not the kind that kills a project or gets anybody fired, but one that certainly led to the most easily-flustered to become flustered, easily.  I had spent so much time updating … Continue reading →

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