How to handle a troll
While speaking yesterday at the Mark Twain House, a woman asked me how I handle criticism and the negative responses that I receive from people who read my blog, follow…
Two statistics that can change the course of a lifetime
Two statistics that surprised me quite a bit.1. Only one-third of American adults older than 24 years-old have a college degree. It's easy for college graduates who are surrounded by college…
Honest but kind. No, honest is kind.
An administrator once described her method of feedback to me as “honest but kind.”“No,” I said. “Honest is kind.” There’s nothing worse that receiving feedback from someone that is disingenuous,…
The Republican own this self-acknowledged sex offender President
In America today, we have a President who openly admitted to sexually assaulting women defending a Supreme Court nominee who is accused of sexually assaulting women.This is also a President…
Many jobs. Many, many more dreams.
I met with a college graduate recently who told me that she doesn’t know what to do with her life. Has no career ambitions. Isn’t excited about any particular subject…
Behold: The inventor of the chocolate chip cookie
I don’t like it when people of import are forgotten by history. William Dawes, for example, made the same ride as Paul Revere on that fateful night. Took the same…
Speak Up Storytelling: Ron Apter
Episode #18 of Speak Up Storytelling is now ready for your listening pleasure. On this week’s episode, Elysha Dicks and I talk about finding excellent stories in your everyday life…
A DJ, a preacher, and a bank robber, all rolled into one
I think this Venn diagram is hilarious. Also, rather oddly, I have occupied all sections of the diagram at one time in my life.DJ: For the past 21 years, I…
My son loves his mother and sister. Period.
I have to wonder:Is my son trying to hurt me, or is his cruelty casual and unintentional?
I don’t drink. For my health and other good reasons.
Bad news for all you non-teetotalers: There's no amount of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for your overall health, according to a new analysis of 2016 global alcohol…
