Famous people who I’ve met thanks to storytelling
Louis CK: I said hello to him at The Moth Ball, an annual fundraiser for The Moth. He was the guest of honor that night. He nodded in my general…
The things kids say…
Text message from my wife, Elysha, received yesterday at the moment I needed it most:
Your compliments about physical appearance are meaningless. Try these instead.
One of my New Year's resolutions (and likely one of my lifelong policies now) is the following: I will not comment, positively or negatively, on the physical appearance of any…
The 6 levels of humility
Below is my proposed list of the six levels of humility, beginning with the best and descending to the worst. While I think that human beings can fluctuate between these…
What I try to teach my girls
As a fifth-grade teacher, I am often shocked at the disparity in maturity between ten-year-old boys and girls. I've known many fifth-grade girls who could effectively enter the workforce if…
Change can happen quickly. If you allow it.
This is a photo of my son, Charlie, taken last Sunday. This is a photo taken of the same spot exactly three days later. It serves as a reminder for…
I’m never this angry. I swear.
My four-year-old son, Charlie, drew a picture of his family at preschool last week. Here is his creation. See anything wrong with it? When he handed it to me, I…
Details matter. They matter a hell of a lot.
This was the fundraising letter sent to supporters upon Trump's announcement of the new travel ban, which was thankfully halted by a federal judge last night. The failure of communication…
Say no to “more details.”
Parents and teachers often tell students to "add more details" when commenting on student writing. It's one of the least helpful things that you can say to a writer. Have…
It is only snow and nothing more.
As I write this, it is snowing outside. Meteorologists are referring to the storm as a blizzard. Much of Connecticut is shut down (though I just returned from a successful…
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