Stop complimenting students.
In a a piece entitled How to Talk to Little Girls, Lisa Bloom writes: Teaching girls that their appearance is the first thing you notice tells them that looks are…
My YouTube channel
A friend suggested that I separate the videos of my adorable children from the videos of my storytelling or speaking performances. I believe he said something like: “I’d subscribe to…
Flying car or self-driving car?
Here are the rules: The self-driving car is self explanatory. It’s the finished version of the self-driving car that Google is currently developing. It drives the car wherever you ask…
Speak Up stories wanted
As 2014 approaches, Elysha and I are in the process of preparing lineups for our Speak Up shows for the new year. If you have a story that you’d like…
Resolution update: November 2013
In an effort to hold myself accountable, I post the progress of my yearly goals at the end of each month on this blog. I appear to have failed to…
I hate Paul Mitchell, and I think you should, too. Please join me in my burning hatred for this company. It is deserved and necessary.
I had my hair cut yesterday. As I entered the salon, I saw this product on the shelf by the door. Row after row of it. The contents inside these…
I’m not the only critic of the “Shoes off” policy. There are many other people out there just as judgmental and jerky as me.
I’ve taken some abuse for my position about removing shoes prior to entering a home. Criticism. Castigation. Metaphorical crucifixion, even. If you’re not familiar, my position is this: I readily…
Extend your story beyond its original screen
If you saw the film Gravity, you’ll love this short film that depicts the complete conversation between Aningaaq, a polar fisherman, and Ryan, the astronaut stranded 200 miles above him.…
The preferred Thanksgiving Day meal time
I enjoyed a lovely and perfect Thanksgiving yesterday. In the company of some of our best friends, we shared food, conversation, and football. We chatted about our work and our…
Let’s remember someone worth remembering
The next time you see an article or photograph of some reality television celebrity like Kim Kardashian, look away. Actively disengage from their nonsense. Make a purposeful effort to know…
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