Author Archives: Dan Keller

A friend recently told me “when you’re wearing rose-colored glasses you can’t see the red flags.” It’s the kind of statement that takes your breath for a minute. It is so simple yet it covers a large range of things I know I have done (I won’t speak for you all in this case). AnotherContinue reading “Behold the Power of Gels, Gobos, and Rose-Colored Glasses”

Happy Friday to those who celebrate. I have to tell you, friends, things have looked up in recent days and I was due. There was a point (which you could probably infer from some of my writings) where I was beginning to think I was hexed or something. I would have hired a gypsy ifContinue reading “Finally, Blessed Blessed Seratonin”

Tonight has a special vibe. I’ve just recently read Albert Einstein’s “Out of My Later Years” and Shakespeare’s “Richard III.” Add to that selected readings from Shari Schrieber while listening to Beyonce and I would say the outcome is eclectic. Recently I have been thinking of getting my first tattoo. It would certainly be aContinue reading “Arrows, Lemonade, and the Third Dick”

At some point there must exist a defining line between extraordinary optimism and naivety. Of course I am positing this based on my flawed belief structure and not any real settled science. In this venue I feel secure to clarify my own thoughts on the matter although I must warn you I will not resolveContinue reading “Propeller Beanie”

Sometimes you have to focus on those things that make the most difference in the world. This is a story about love (and I totally lifted that last line from Moulin Rouge). I have had an extended period off work to spend with visiting family. This gives one time to reflect. My whole world hasContinue reading “Love (part 1)”

I suppose we all find ways to add sound to the dearth and to quiet the sound we can’t stand. In my case the sound of the former is the leader on the menu tonight. I know it seems chic to be vulnerable as a man in today’s society. But that is not necessarily easy.Continue reading “Insignificant Significance”

It has been a while, hasn’t it? Well, like all things in life we choose what we nurture and pay attention to. It is evident that my children and my work are always things that stay in this arena but it is not always as clear what else. I became a soccer coach for myContinue reading “Where the fuck have you been?”

It struck me recently that I felt more “adultish” than in previous times. Maybe that’s due to the feeling of physical aging. It could be due to the mortgage. Maybe it is due to the impending student loan bills (I really held out hope for reform happening). In any case, it is both invigorating andContinue reading “How did I get here”

What really matters in this world is ethics. It’s not about God, it’s not about rules, it’s about who we are. If you know what is right and wrong that’s what counts. I take personally everything close me. That includes family, friends, work, etc. And I protect the same as if my own. Give aContinue reading “It’s true”

It has been a while. Sorry about that. Life happens when you least expect it. I moved 857 miles to chase a dream. My decision was right but again, life happens. Now I find myself looking at a world of options. I am about as loyal as they come although the past 20 months mayContinue reading “Hello, Beautiful People”