We march again.
One of the only wonderful things about the Trump administration has been the remarkable protests that his hateful, xenophobic, idiotic policies have engendered throughout our country. Americans coming together in…
Never trust alliteration
Elysha is looking for a teaching job for the first time in 9 years. Now that the kids are off to school and settled into their routines, it's time for…
I am nonplussed about the shifting definition of nonplussed.
In the last 24 hours, I've read two professionally published pieces of writing - a collection of essays by David Sedaris and a news article - where the word "nonplussed"…
Jesus was a brown, undocumented immigrant who crossed national borders illegally ill
For those awful human beings who believe that child separation on our southern border is an appropriate policy but also profess a deep and meaningful belief in a Christian God…
I hit a new thing. The results were tragic.
I played golf on Sunday. On the second hole, I hit a tree with my second shot, causing it to ricochet directly back at me, nearly killing me. My third shot…
Speak Up Storytelling #6: Special Storyworthy book launch episode
Episode #6 of Speak Up Storytelling is now ready for your listening pleasure.This week's special episode features live audio from the book launch for Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your…
Empty that bag
When I arrived home from Iowa yesterday, I kissed Elysha, hugged my children, and then I emptied my bag. Dirty clothes into the hamper. Toiletries put away. Charges returned into their…
An unexpected perk
When you're the only person in the TSA PreCheck line, bypassing an enormous line at airport security, and a man in that line starts shouting at you, asking why the…
I made the mature decision.
You know how it goes.You arrive in Cedar Rapids late because the plane that you were supposed to board in Connecticut was struck by lightning, so rather than going through…
Watch people dance and be happy.
It's 7 minutes long, which can feel like an eternity on the internet, but I haven't seen something this joyous in a long time.We could really use some joy these…
