Haus of Improv

Announcing a change!

Hey Reader-I’m in the market for a sawdust scented candle to sit on my mantle. My dad's a super talented cabinet maker so that means I’ve got sawdust flowing in my veins (and lungs). And the scent of it = comfort.As a kid, our house was full of projects in mid-completion—kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities—but the wall to wall hardwood flooring took the longest to finish.One. Custom. Cut. Plank. At. A. Time.Living through a splinter-filled remodel is nothing new to me but— THIS KIND OF...

10 months ago • 2 min read

The Jedi mind-trick to eating Mexican food

Hi Reader,We never ate hamburgers.When my boss asked us what we wanted for lunch we'd say, “burgers!”Then he’d say, “Burgers?! That’s a great idea! And I know a Mexican restaurant that’s really good.” Our response? “Awesome!” And we’d happily trot off to Señor Taco.This happened EVERY TIME he asked us what we wanted to eat. And when you’re in a dance band (à la Backstreet Boys and NSYNC) for kids, dancing 6 hours a day, you’re always hungry.After eating my bean and cheese burrito with a side...

over 1 year ago • 2 min read