“Your son’s been distracted by girls,” Miss Pelley informed Robert Steven Williams’ mother. “He’s a bit early on the curve. Have you had the birds and the bees discussion?”
About Robert Steven Williams
Robert Steven Williams is a story teller, musician and entrepreneur. His first novel, My Year as a Clown received the silver medal for popular fiction from the Independent Publisher Book Awards in 2013. His work has appeared in such publications as the Orange Coast Review, Billboard, USA Today and Poets & Writers. He was also a finalist in the Raymond Carver Short Story Contest and executive producer of the highly praised CBGB Comic Book series, co-authoring one of the stories. He also co-authored The World’s Largest Market for the American Management Association. You can find him on My Year as a Clown, RobertStevenWilliams.com, Facebook, Twitter @RSWwriter, Tumblr,Pinterest, and Google+.
Batter Up
February 11, 2013 by 2 Comments
My girlfriend’s 15 year old kid had played a year of Little League and hadn’t picked up a bat or glove since. This was an opportunity for us to bond, but the odds were stacked against us.
Every Kid a Winner
August 19, 2012 by 4 Comments
The patient coaches of Little League inspire players to walk away from every game, a winner.
I Stopped Playing Sports to Keep My Health Insurance
April 6, 2012 by 1 Comment
Robert Steven Williams used to play competitive sports. Now his fears of getting benched by his health insurance have him sidelined.
Tim Tebow and Me
December 4, 2011 by 1 Comment
Whether or not he continues being a surprisingly effective football player, Robert Steven Williams writes, Tim Tebow has already made his mark.
Money and the Moral Compass
November 16, 2011 by 3 Comments
Robert Steven Williams wonders what a moral compass is when it’s not even being guided by morals.
What’s Yoga Without the Community?
October 31, 2011 by 1 Comment
Robert Steven Williams hasn’t been to a yoga class since he was injured in August, but that doesn’t mean he expected to stay out of touch.
Stay Hungry, and Don’t Get Fooled Again
October 16, 2011 by 7 Comments
Looking back on his own life, Robert Steven Williams isn’t so sure we should listen to all of Steve Jobs’ famous advice.
Phizzled Dreams
October 10, 2011 by 9 Comments
Is Philadelphia cursed? Robert Steven Williams thinks so.
How Much More Singing Can America Take?
September 25, 2011 by 6 Comments
With the premier of Simon Cowell’s X Factor, Robert Steven Williams wonders if another singing show can last.
Screw Tradition, Grab the Cash
September 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
As conference realignment changes the face of the NCAA, Robert Steven Williams wonders, “But what about the children?”
Warning: Yoga Is Dangerous
August 23, 2011 by 4 Comments
Robert Steven Williams’ injury in yoga class left him with a painful thigh and more than a little trepidation.
Should Softball Be This Painful?
August 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Robert Steven Williams’ yoga practice didn’t prepare him for the dangers of pick-up softball.
Why Yoga Scares the Hell out of Me
August 2, 2011 by 5 Comments
The challenge of yoga is as much mental as it is physical.
Never Tell a Woman She Does Yoga Like a Guy
July 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Robert Steven Williams doesn’t often get to do yoga with his girlfriend, but when he does, he sticks his foot in his mouth.
To Philly Fans: Chill Out
July 9, 2011 by 3 Comments
Robert Steven Williams wants a new word to be added to the Philadelphia sports lexicon: relax.
“Caregiver day is a wonderful idea, becase when you love your children, every day is a day you get to be with and celebrate them.”
This is a comment by CJ on the post “What to the Child of Domestic Violence is Father’s Day?”