Brother and Sister Day
Yesterday, February 11, my kids declared it Brother and Sister Day– a self-made holiday of sorts. I thought it was cute when they proposed the idea the day before, but…
Got kids? Here’s how to turn them into writers.
As a teacher and a writer, I often give parents advice on helping their children to become effective writers who (more importantly) love to write. My advice is simple: Be…
Follow this rule. Change your life.
Here's a rule to consider when living your life: At least once a year (and much more often if possible), you should try something that is: New Difficult At least…
Victory brownies and the definition of fandom and friendship
Our tailgate meal prior to a New England Patriots game has many glorious traditions. One of these traditions are "victory brownies." Tony and his wife, Erin, bake brownies for dessert…
15 piece of advice from Elizabeth Sampat
Elizabeth Sampat, an award-winning game designer and activist, recently took to Twitter to offer 100 pieces of advice. I pulled out 15 of what I thought were the best and…
Things About Me #6
I can sing all of the words to the theme song for Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, a Saturday morning cartoon that ran from 1985-1991. The math on this…
It’s so much more than just a game.
I know it's only a game. It's a game played by men whom I have never met and never will. Still, I feel sorry for those who don't have the…
My daughter, the eccentric artist
My daughter, Clara, loves to create art. She once said, "I let my mind go wild, and then I fill it with art." Our living room has become her gallery,…
I spent $15,000 while I was sleepwalking.
Last night, I climbed out of bed, brushed my teeth and got dressed for work, I carried the dog downstairs and was preparing my children's breakfast when I woke up,…
Verbal sparring: Never tell someone to do something that they can ignore
As a result of my outspoken opposition to Donald Trump, I am frequently attacked online by trolls who disagree with my positions. When I say trolls, I don't mean the…