BRENT STOLLER

A hopeful, (sometimes) humorous take on the traumas of infertility and pregnancy loss.

30 Days of Joy: An Unexpected Pick-Me-Up

When I was in college, I frequently rode the campus shuttle bus between classes. 

This is about as pedestrian an experience (or, truthfully, anti-pedestrian) as you can have.

But every so often, it was elevated into something more.

30 Days of Joy: Turning Bad News Into Good News

This morning, I got some news I was hoping I wouldn’t get. 

For the purpose of this article, the details of the situation are unimportant.

What is important, though, was my reaction to it.

30 Days of Joy: When Others See What You Can’t See Yourself

After a year of classes, this past weekend brought my graduation performance for my improv comedy experience.

George Costanza taught us that it’s best to go out on a high note.

Sadly, I did not.

30 Days of Joy: The Affirmation That Could Change Your Life

Note: This article is the next step in my challenge to find joy in something — anything — every day for 30 days. Today’s entry is part 18. Six months or so ago, I was listening to an old Tim Ferriss podcast interview with Scott Adams, the creator of the comic strip, “Dilbert.” When asked about the different aspects […]

30 Days of Joy: New Energy Breeds New Results

As much as I rely on routine, I think it’s wise to tweak it every once in awhile.

For nearly two years, I’ve eaten the same thing every weekday for lunch: Tuna salad and lentil vegetable soup.

But that changes today.