Todd Fulginiti, Author at Wise & Shine

I Was Happy During Covid?

May 26, 2023

I hate saying it. It sounds terrible. And yet… … More I Was Happy During Covid?

Why I Went To A Taylor Swift Concert

May 19, 2023

Do you know how hard it is to get Taylor Swift tickets? You literally have to win a lottery. Well… … More Why I Went To A Taylor Swift Concert

Writing On Empty: My Writer’s Block Tantrum

May 12, 2023

Am I the only one having difficulty sustaining the energy to write? … More Writing On Empty: My Writer’s Block Tantrum

Springtime Public Service Announcements

May 5, 2023

A few tips on how to enjoy spring without freezing, eating far away food, or getting hit by a lovesick teenager. … More Springtime Public Service Announcements

Life Is A Midway Horse Racing Game?

April 28, 2023

Controlling our judgemental impulses. … More Life Is A Midway Horse Racing Game?

Take A “Victory Tour”

April 21, 2023

We can’t expect to win awards for everything we do, but we can give ourselves a minute to celebrate our successes. … More Take A “Victory Tour”

Lord Jim

April 14, 2023

Disclaimer: This post has very little to do with the classic novel, Lord Jim. … More Lord Jim

The Bachelor Party

April 7, 2023

Surreal. I never understood what that word meant or what it felt like. Until that morning. … More The Bachelor Party

Old Man Rants: Checks, Drug & Rock n Roll

March 31, 2023

Once I turned 50, I started venting my frustration at the irritations of life. It felt good, so I kept doing it. I call these periodic and hopefully humorous verbal tantrums Old Man Rants. … More Old Man Rants: Checks, Drug & Rock n Roll

The Things We Do For/To Our Kids!

March 24, 2023

Bailey and I loved singing together. We did it all the time around the house and outside in the yard. Here’s what happened when we tried to take it a step further. … More The Things We Do For/To Our Kids!

I Smashed My Computer And I’m Glad About It

March 17, 2023

Yep- I smashed it. But don’t look at me like that! C’mon, don’t tell me you’ve never thought about doing it. … More I Smashed My Computer And I’m Glad About It

man looking at the mirror in holding his face

Self Doubt Can Take You Out

March 10, 2023

It started off great. I was relaxed and feeling the music. My ideas were fresh. My execution, sharp. My trumpet tone was warm, but with just enough fire to light things up when necessary. The other musicians in my trio were in the groove like usual. Despite having tired chops from a hard gig the … More Self Doubt Can Take You Out

Still Crying, Still Dying, Still Fragile

March 3, 2023

We recently passed the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine. The first images of the scene were horrible, especially the faces of the Ukrainians who were displaced, mourning loved ones, or just plain fearful of what was next. … More Still Crying, Still Dying, Still Fragile

Grumpy 101: What To Do When You’re Angry For No Reason

February 24, 2023

Her anger was subdued but she was volatile. It wasn’t my fault this time though. She had just gotten home from school, where she teaches fourth grade. It wasn’t a particularly bad day, but for whatever reason she was in a sour mood. Irritation and distaste bubbled just below the surface of her unamused facial expression. … More Grumpy 101: What To Do When You’re Angry For No Reason

The Sin Bin Spin: A Life Lesson From- Hockey?

February 17, 2023

Embarrassment can be a good teacher. … More The Sin Bin Spin: A Life Lesson From- Hockey?

Playing For Each Other- A Football Cliche Goes Deep

February 10, 2023

It’ Super Bowl week! All the football cliches are on full display this time of year. “Leave it all on the field.” “Take one game at a time.” You know the rest of them…. But there’s one sports cliche that caught my attention more than usual over the past few weeks- playing for each other. … More Playing For Each Other- A Football Cliche Goes Deep