Sun Up
I know how to read. I know how to read thanks in part to Mrs. Dubois, who taught me to read in kindergarten. It wasn't easy. The word "the" confounded…
Thou shall not steal
In my youth, I stole, among other things: Two dozen children's shoes - all left footed - and the display table upon which they were sitting Many orange traffic cones…
Speaking to the dead and yelling at the Russians
I spoke to Charlie's class fourth grade class last week about writing authentically: Using the power of the written word to affect change in your life and the lives…
Special Invitation! Join my Launch Team!
I am pleased to announce that my new book of Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life will be available wherever books are sold in…
Trucks are not always trucks
According to the automotive research firm Strategic Vision, 35 percent of truck owners have never put anything in the bed of the truck. I'm not sure why I think this…
Library and restroom problems
I mentioned an unfortunate encounter in a restroom last week, and I was asked to elaborate. Here is the elaboration: Years ago, I was returning a book to the library.…
This pandemic is better.
It looks like we may be coming to the end of many of the pandemic mitigation strategies that have consumed so much of the world, including our schools. Just this…
Why Stories?
Earlier this summer, I delivered a talk at TEDxBerkshires on why it's important to tell stories. Here's the recording. Watch it, then tell a story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enzuCJNA3Qg
We had a dance party.
Somewhere along the way on Saturday, Charlie discovered that glass jars, flashlights, and food coloring could produce a disco ball effect. Probably read it in some stupid book. Shortly thereafter,…
Storytelling!
Speak Up Storytelling, in partnership with Wolcott School, it thrilled to announce our third annual fundraising event on Saturday, March 19 at 7:00 PM EST. Due to ongoing pandemic restrictions,…
