Episodes
The Death of Common Sense
A West Virginia school during Patriotism week made a sign about their opponent from Pittsburgh. They made the sign red white and blue, and the sign read, "Trump Perry." It did not say, "WE HATE BLACK PEOPLE." A football banner …
White People Training
I was born and raised in Akron Ohio, and my elementary school had one African-American student (Melody Hardy) and she sat right next to me. What I'm worried about is it seems if a white person says something that is …
Tackleface
I haven't been to a McDonald's in quite some time, and apparently, we've come a long way from the days of the paper hat and smock. Maybe it's just me flashing back to the days when I had to have …
Surviving April
Today I talk about how I'm stuck. I don't want to be a person who lives in the past. On the flip side, if I don't remember life changing events is that disrespectful? There is a great quote in the …
I Still Remember the Pain of Childbirth
So I was halfway filling out the application at match.com when I hear a familiar voice in my head ask, "Is that what you're going to wear?" There is a part of me that feels I need someone to go …
Taking a New Look At the Holidays
Today I share what it was like to go through the holidays ALONE last year. As horrifying as that might sound, there were some perks.
If You're Happy and You Know It
Today I talk about a negative voice in my head that just always seems to be there. Always. Lately something has not felt normal. Something was weird. Something didn't feel right. It turns out the thing that wasn't wrong, was …
Marriage Advice from the Divorced Guy
Last weekend I was driving to the place where I ride my bike. It beautiful. I get out there, relax, and enjoy nature. This week I was driving and I passed signs for Brian and Linda's wedding, and then the …
Why Is Everyone Fighting?
I went and saw Captain America Civil War, and I missed Batman Vs Superman. Why is everyone fighting? What is up with that? I also talk about "The new Normal" and why old people are grumpy.
Hostile Territory
Today Dave shares his insights from a tip to Michigan where Toyota owners are not exactly welcome. Really? This is how you get me to purchase your car in the future by punishing me? Then my phone went into roaming…. …
The High Road is Covered in Goose Poop
It’s been 5 months since I’ve documented my life. I’m trying to do this without throwing people under the bus, pointing fingers, cause in the end – it doesn’t matter. I am now divorced. Pointing fingers will not change...
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
This week I am home alone (feel free to put your hands on your face and make a face like Macaulay Culkin). I did something I hardly ever do. Nothing. I sat on the couch and petted my cat. It …
I Miss Talent
Today I talk about the train wreck that was American Idol 13.
What My Mother Meant To Me
When I was 24, my mother passed away from her second (well technically third) heart attack. It was April 27, 1989. It had been 6 years since she had passed. As someone who talks in public for a living (teaching …
Do We Have to Become Our Parents?
Today I talk about turning 49, and making the same mistakes our parents made. The website is www.betterdave.com
Greedy Santa
I was very surprised when I went to the mall and saw there was no line to sit with Santa. Santa looked pretty good (probably an out of work financial consultant), and I thought "Let's get our picture taken." It …
THANKSGETTING
Today Dave talks about the disgust that Dave is feeling based on the current holiday season