A bright, new day and a little less weight
I watched the inauguration of President Joseph Biden with my students yesterday. It was quite a day. When Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice President, my students erupted in…
What is wrong with me?
It's 4:30 AM. I'm sitting at my dining room table, working on a book. The house is dark except for the dining room light and a light over the kitchen…
Elysha better than the Queen
Elysha and I have been watching The Crown over the past two months. Since we average less than an hour of television per day, binging a show can really take…
Moments of Note 2020
At the start of every year, I begin a list called "Moments of Note." Unlike my trademarked "Homework for Life" strategy, I'm not looking for storyworthy moments for my "Moments…
Good Morning America
Good Morning America found a piece that I wrote in Parents magazine about Homework for Life and decided to interview me for their own piece on it. Enjoy.
Swimming lessons from an unlikely source
True story: When swimming became popular in England in the 19th century, the new municipal swimming pools displayed frogs in tubs, so that would-be swimmers could learn from their movements.…
Small children watch a giant penis
I think this will make you laugh, but it may also frighten you a bit: The Danish equivalent of the BBC has a new, animated series aimed at children ages…
An unseen force is trying to kill you.
It makes no sense. I went to get bloodwork yesterday morning for an upcoming physical. Quest Diagnostics has an excellent system in place. When you arrive at their facility, you…
A small, gigantic hero
In the midst of an incredibly challenging week, I thought I'd offer you this bit of good news if you haven't already heard: When police officer Matt Lima responded to…
“The Other Mother” – A book birthday!
My book's birthday is today! My sixth novel and seventh book. Those are crazy words. I still can't believe it. Not that long ago, I was hoping that someday, maybe,…
