It starts with a story…
This message works well for so many reasons, but one of the primary reasons is that it opens with a story. The story is a little more than two minutes…
Middle school segregation
When I was in middle school, kids still enjoyed a before-school and after-lunch recess. Two recesses in a single day is uncommon at any school nowadays. Recess at the middle…
Run away
Every year, I teach my students to run away from any and all physical altercations. Someone wants to fight you? Run. Someone is threatening you? Run. Someone just punched you…
4 rules for effective leaders (and all good human beings)
If you are wrong, acknowledge your mistake and apologize if needed. If you are right, stay quiet. Allow others to sing your praise. If others are wrong, let them know…
I’m coming to you, Ohio!
I'm coming to you, Marathon Center of Performing Arts in Findlay, Ohio! Wednesday, April 13, 2022. When I showed my kids this photo - my name is lights - they…
Open letter an ignorant superintendent
Perhaps you've heard about the vice principal who was recently fired in Mississippi for reading "I Need a New Butt" to second graders. If you haven't, here is the story.…
Philosophical CAPTHAs
I saw these two philosophical CAPTCHAs on Twitter and fell in love. If you don't understand the jokes, look up "The Ship of Theseus" online. It's a fascinating thought…
Lead Tasso
Elysha and I were watching Ted Lasso. Onscreen, the soccer team was failing to work hard and reach its full potential, so coach Ted Lasso decided that it was time…
Great advice that I have always followed
I agree with both of these suggestions with equal ferocity. I've always felt so sorry for people who refuse to dance. As a wedding DJ, I've met many grooms, a…
Time wasters of the past
I'm currently working on publicity for my next book: Someday is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life Available in bookstores everywhere on June 7, 2o22. Preorder…
