For 17 years, I worked alongside Mrs. Gosk, the real life version of the teacher from Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend. Donna retired from teaching last June, and not a…
I sometimes ponder the fate of my books. Will anyone read them a hundred years from now? Will libraries still have them on their shelves? Will they even exist? One of my friends recently…
I overheard a woman telling her friend about a Spotify playlist that her new boyfriend has curated for her. She practically swooned as she rattled through the list of songs.…
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 onto new…
This is what I know:There is an enormous segment of the American public who I do not understand. That's on me. If we are to unite and move forward, I…
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 her…
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…
I speak to houseflies.I warn them that they only have three days in this world. Three days before death. I warn them that they need to make the most of…
My daughter spent the first hour of her Saturday morning reading. Her list of subjects included:A biography of Barack ObamaA nonfiction article on the mystery of the Loch Ness MonsterA…
There is more truth packed into this one minute video than anything I have seen in my entire life.
