Pulling loose teeth just got more profitable. And strange.
The latest parenting craze is pulling your child's lose tooth with a drone. There are hundreds of videos demonstrating this new dental practice on YouTube, including this one. My initial…
God doesn’t want you to dress up in order to worship him. In fact, he would prefer that you dress down.
If you're a regular reader of this blog, you probably know that I am a reluctant atheist. I would like to believe in God (perhaps a kinder and gentler God…
My daughter’s first homework assignment: First steps on a rotten road
It's my daughter's first homework assignment. She didn't mind doing it. She said it was easy. It took five minutes. Her brother sat with her in solidarity.Still, she has begun a…
I want more politicians like this.
Seriously. Why can't more of our leaders be like this?
Recommended Reading
When I visit a bookstore or library or book club to discuss my new novel, The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs, I also recommend books as a part of my…
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
I was asked by a client about 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?"…
Brilliant use of chalk
I drove by this parking spot, as did every other person at the park. The parking spot closest to the gates of the playground remained empty all day. Why?Note the color…
This video encompasses so many of my fears for my students
I watch this video from the Jimmy Kimmel Show, and it encapsulates so many of my fears for my students. I'm afraid that they are growing up in a world with…
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