First snowman
She named him Fred. He’s not impressive, but the snow was not ideal for snowman making. We did what we could with the material at hand. He’s melted now, but…
Author Jarrett Krosoczka wins over my students in less than 20 minutes. I’m STILL trying to win them over.
I played this video for my students last week as part of our Writer’s Workshop, and they were overwhelmed with inspiration. Literally. They were blown away by author and illustrator…
My children absolutely adore each other. If you feel the need to tell me it won’t last forever, shut the hell up.
My wife and I are extremely fortunate in that our older daughter, Clara, is head over heels in love with her brother, Charlie. In the seven months that Charlie has…
Best photos ever (from an author’s perspective)
MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND has been chosen by the town of Townsend, Massachusetts for their One Book One Town promotion for 2013. I couldn’t be more honored. One Book…
The reason why soda drinkers are more depressed than coffee drinkers is obvious.
According to the research by the National Institute of Health, people who drink four cans or more of soda daily are about 30 percent more likely to be diagnosed with…
Resolutions that didn’t make the 2013 list
In deciding upon this year’s New Year’s resolution, several were discarded for a variety of reasons. Among them were the following: Set a new personal best in golf. I may…
The math lesson on Christmas morning was not my idea. I swear.
This early morning hug and kiss were one two of the best moments of my Christmas morning. But the teacher in me also loved the moment ten minutes later, when…
Best use of duct tape ever
I received a gift in the mail last week from a former student. Here it is. At first I thought that she has simply seen the Patriots logo, been aware…
