The lesser known sixth child in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
Years ago, I was reading "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" to my students. Bored with the story that I knew so well, I decided to add a new character to…
I had a pet raccoon as a child.
I saw a raccoon sitting in the road on Sunday morning. It was probably not the healthiest raccoon in the world, given that it was broad daylight and appeared unconcerned…
Combine thy finances
A client asked me how she and her soon-to-be husband should handle their money upon getting married. "Keep it separate? Combine? Do some combination of the two?" My answer, and…
Brilliant use of chalk
I drove by this parking spot, as did everyone else at the park. The parking spot closest to the playground gates remained empty all day. Why? Note the color and…