Things I Do #2: I whisper the names of former colleagues
I whisper the names of teachers who once worked in my school as I enter the building each day. Every day. Without exception. These are people who have retired. Moved…
The morning after, there is much to do. Much to remember.
This is what I know: There is an enormous segment of the American public that I do not understand. That's on me. If we are to unite and move forward,…
Tummy or vagina?
Clara's very first words to me on this historic Election Day: "I know that I came out of Mommy's tummy when I was born, but did Charlie come out of…
These are times when your country should come before your brand.
This is not a normal Presidential election. Much is at stake. These are not two serious-minded, highly qualified people with differing opinions about the direction of our country. Donald Trump…
Things I Do #1: I routinely offer advice to houseflies
I speak to houseflies. I warn them that they only have three days in this world. Three days before death. I warn them to make the most of the little…
Saturday morning reading material
My daughter spent the first hour of her Saturday morning reading. Her list of subjects included: A biography of Barack Obama A nonfiction article on the mystery of the Loch…
Unsatisfying
There is more truth packed into this one-minute video than anything I have seen in my entire life.
I feel terrible for the Chicago Cubs fans, and for good reason.
I'm happy for the Chicago Cubs. Winning the World Series is an incredible feat. I'm less happy for Cub fans. I know this is easy to say (and perhaps ridiculous)…
Pulling back the curtain on the translation process
I've been fortunate enough to have my novels translated and published in more than 25 countries worldwide. Just this week, I heard from readers in Mexico, France, Brazil, and Australia,…
Ashes to dishes
In the spirit of my recent post about the Catholic Church's edict against keeping or spreading the ashes of loved ones comes Justin Crowe's Nourish dinnerware, made from the remains of…