Hurting children because you are stupid
Elysha bought me a new Quip toothbrush. I am very excited. If you don’t have a Quip or don’t know what a Quip toothbrush is, find out. It’s fantastic. While…
I have a new job. And two simple strategies that helped me land it.
Despite Elysha’s best attempts, I have a new job. As of Friday, I’m now a Notary Public for the State of Connecticut. Admittedly there won’t be much work in this…
The ongoing lies of the Trump administration regarding the border wall paint a clear picture
Here’s an important rule to live by:If the case being made is supported by lies, then the argument is invalid and the case isn’t real. Case in point:Trump is claiming…
Dad is clearly an idiot
Clara, age 9, came down stairs on Saturday morning, popped open her Chromebook, and started pecking away. I waited a few minutes, but when she failed to acknowledge my existence,…
Eric Trump blocked me on Twitter
As you may know, I joined The Knight Foundation’s lawsuit against Donald Trump back in 2017 when he blocked me on Twitter. On August 28, 2018, the court sided with…
Silver linings can be quite lovely
Storytellers often tell me that they don’t want to tell a specific story because even though the moment was a bad one for them, it was nothing compared to the…
Speak Up Storytelling #31: David Ring
On episode #31 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Elysha Dicks and I talk storytelling!In our followup segment, we talk about two emails received related to Homework for Life, including…
Old me is okay, too.
This is good advice. A fine sentiment. The fact that my wife sent it to me was the best part.
13 was not a good number in 1989. It’s especially bad in 2019.
Total women in the U.S. House of Representatives: 1989: 16 Democrats 13 Republicans 2019: 89 Democrats 13 RepublicansThere are terrible and embarrassing numbers, of course. First, and most egregious: Only…
Things I Do #13: I turn on the passenger seat heater in my car on especially cold days
When it’s frigid outside and the interior of my car is exceptionally cold, I turn on the passenger seat heater in addition to my own seat heater and the regular…
