Archive for May 2023

A while ago, I wrote something that many, many people – including my wife – greatly appreciated. It was pointed, perhaps a little edgy, and not gentle, but I believed in what I wrote and understand that gentle doesn’t always cut it. Others did not appreciate what I wrote. Almost all of my critics offered…

Henry A. Wolcott School – where I have taught for the past 24 years – has been blessed with a large number of teachers who have been named Teacher of the Year in our school district. The district has 16 schools and more than 700 teachers. By simple average, our school would’ve been expected to…

If my students are focused and worked hard during math class, I allow them to spend 3 minutes writing anything they want on their whiteboards. Oftentimes they draw less than flattering pictures of me. It’s hilarious. But recently, I’ve been teaching them that if they’re going to be cruel to me, they should at least…

I was standing in a local bagel shop with Clara yesterday. We had just left a doctor’s appointment, and I was getting Clara some breakfast before driving her back to school. “I’m going to look at the bulletin board,” Clara said, stepping out of line, gesturing to a large board filled with community announcements. “Hold…

Elysha and I were listening to the Hamilton soundtrack again on the way back from New Jersey last week. So many of those songs strike a chord with me, but the one I’ve been thinking about most lately is the song “The Schuyler Sisters,” which introduces Eliza, Angelica, and Peggy Schuyler for the first time.…

Just 11 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic activity per day could lower your risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, or premature death, a large new study has found and was recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Eleven minutes is nothing. It’s less than one percent of your day. And this is a no-joke…

Data from Pew indicates that in heterosexual households where both husband and wife are working an equal number of hours, women are doing 3,5 more hours of housework per week compared to their male counterparts. In response to these findings, David Allen of CNN recommends the Post-It Challenge, wherein you and your spouse use Post-it…

Around 6:30 AM on Mother’s Day, my sister, Kelli, sent me some photos of my mother that I had never seen before. My mother passed away in 2007, so a new photo is such a blessing given I have so few. I was so grateful and expressed as much. I’m glad,” she responded. “I’ve been…

Happy Mother’s Day to mothers everywhere. Please remember, mothers, that there’s an apostrophe in Mother’s Day, meaning it’s your day. Don’t let anyone else’s expectations interfere with your desire to do whatever the hell you want today. It’s your day, damn it. Also, let’s celebrate it. A friend and mother recently tweeted: “Ok! All set…

I’m happy to report that according to data from The Knot, the number of couples giving wedding favors to their guests is down 21 percent over the past five years. Many couples are reportedly opting out of favors amid concerns about sustainability and in an effort to rein in costs. I support this trend. I…