Michael Laba

As promised, I’ve been moving forward on recording an audio version of the new collection of short stories, “These Stories Are True”. This t

My new collection is almost finished. “These Stories Are True” will contain 18 essays and should be unlike anything I’ve written before, bec

Yes, I did it! Last year the challenge was “Infinite Jest”, and now, a mere twelve months later, another obstacle has been overcome. Sure

Nine months ago today, I wrote a blog hinting at the possibility of changing courses by composing a collection of stories that were decidedl

I recently had the good fortune of attending “My Fair Lady” at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in Lincoln Center. Though I don’t want to hand ou

I’m in the midst of writing a new collection of short stories. The plan was to have a first draft of all 18 selections completed by Christma

Here we are, already on the third Christmas blog for michaelaba.com! At the moment, I’m amazed at how fast this past year in particular

Piano playing. Guitar strumming. Songwriting. I’ve been doing these things my whole life, but after every extended absence, it always feels

Returning to NYC, circa 2018… I hadn’t done it for awhile. I believe 2015 was when I last spent significant time away from my little studi

Sometimes - and for me, almost always - we need a slight push to inspire us to complete the things we might have challenged ourselves to acc

Well, it happened. Our high school class of 1978 celebrated its 40th reunion over two festive nights last weekend. Burlington High School. B

As I enter into the heart of the busy season here in Restaurant World, Martha’s Vineyard, I find myself wondering how other people I’ve admi