No better start to the day
There are mornings when my son refuses to come out of his crib until he’s had a chance to read a book. Oftentimes, he’s grunting, pointing at a book in…
Remember Tank Man.
Twenty-five years ago today, a man stood before a column of Chinese tanks on the morning after the Chinese military had suppressed the Tiananmen Square protests by force. In doing…
I’m apparently the dishwasher.
Fathers who want their daughters to aim for prestigious professions should start by doing the dishes or loading the washing machine, a new study suggests. The study, to be published…
Three years ago, I dreamed of telling a story on a Moth stage. Today I am a storyteller. Life can change quickly if you give it a chance.
Three years ago today, I wrote a post asking for readers to vote on a story pitch that I had submitted to The Moth via their website. I wrote: The…
My new best friend lives in Ecuador and has great taste in books and culture
A reader in Ecuador tweeted this about Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend: "Memories of an Imaginary Friend" by Matthew Dicks should be considered cultural heritage of humanity. Some of my…
Little litter combatant
My daughter can’t stand litter. We drive by litter, and she complains about it. We walk by litter, and she yells at the people who she imagines have left it…
Resolution update: May 2014
In an effort to hold myself accountable, I post a list my New Year’s resolutions at the beginning of each month, along with their progress (or lack thereof).1. Don’t die.Didn’t…
