It's important to give name to our modern-day villains: Climate change. Election deniers. MAGA politicians. Anti-vaxxers. Elon Musk. The New York Jets. And now... Hurkle-durkle (v.) to lay around in…

Every month, I report the progress of my yearly goals to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable.   The following are the results from November 2023.…

I have a flip chart of feelings on my desk at school. Each day, sometimes during the day, I flip it to a feeling that represents my current mood. It's…

Another reason to have children. You get to do stuff like this.... if you name them right.

I was talking to a younger friend about his new girlfriend, including how they met. He laughed and said, "On the apps," as if I had asked the most ridiculous…

Elysha and I were out to dinner with friends. Clara and Charlie were home alone. In the middle of dinner, I received a text message from Charlie and a photo.…

During a lesson on the three branches of government, a student asked if a person could sue the President. "Actually," I said somewhat sheepishly. "I was the member of a…

Last Sunday, I posted an amusing anecdote on my blog and social media. At least, I thought it was an amusing anecdote. Instead, a whole bunch of readers disagreed with…

A day late, but file this away for next year: My friend, Kathy Binder, has an outstanding means of avoiding political arguments or similar kerfuffles at Thanksgiving: Invite friends. Non-family…

In honor of Thanksgiving, I offer a gift for all of you who look forward to football just as much as you do the turkey, and probably more. If you…