Not going to the racist’s house is a reasonable choice
The Red Sox, World Series champions last year, were invited to visit the White House this week. About one-third of the team, including the manager, did not attend. The team…
Benji the Hunted
This 30 second clip from the 1987 film Benji the Hunted says everything you need to know about the difference between how my generation and the millennial generation was raised.I…
Just the right words
Stephen Colbert once described Donald Trump using this perfect set of words:“The President is a racist old horny burger goblin who literally steals children from poor people.”The stealing children from…
Fertilizer is tasty today.
I’m a person with a slightly limited palate. I don’t like green, leafy vegetables. I despise mayonnaise and tartar sauce and pickles and relish. I’m not a fan of Indian…
A tribute to Chris Farley (and me)
I have no intention of ever dying, but in the very unlikely event that I do, I expect my friends to sing a song at least as funny and poignant…
Speak Up Storytelling: Kat Koppett
On episode #48 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!In our followup segment, we hear from listeners who are using Homework for Life in new…
Can you judge a person by the quality of their spouse?
In the midst of a conversation about spouses, a friend asked, “Can you judge the quality of a person by their choice of spouse.”My instant response was, “No. Of course…
I live with a stranger named Clara
The kids have just completed a screen-free week, thanks to the Newington school district’s initiative that encouraged kids to put away their devices and turn off their televisions for a…
A suggestion for Teacher Appreciation Week
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week.Wondering what to do to express your appreciation for your child's teacher?I suggest the best gift imaginable in this piece for Slate:
Today’s Republican party
If Ronald Reagan were alive today, he would punch Giuliani (and Trump) in the face.Deservedly so.
