The National Retail Federation has retracted an allegation that more than half of the $94.5 billion in lost merchandise in 2021 was stolen by organized retail crime rings. Large groups…

If you're ever in a public speaking situation and asked if you want to use a microphone, please say yes every time. So often, I've found myself in a position…

A friend told me his head is full of stories but lacks the chops to get them down on paper. He wondered aloud if someone would be willing to write…

There have been many inspirational speeches throughout history. Knute Rockne’s “One for the Gipper” speech. The Saint Crispin’s Day speech from Shakespeare’s Henry V (which sounds surprisingly like the speech…

A recent YouGov poll found that 46 percent of Americans did not read a book in 2023. As an author, this number alarms me. As a teacher, it deeply saddens…

Ten years ago today, I wrote about Martin Luther King Day and my daughter, Clara. It's the epitome of why I write so much. Had I not taken the time…

As the New Year approached, you might have seen or read articles on why New Year’s resolutions never work and are best avoided. It’s a trope that media outlets love…

Looking for a new musician to love? Pink, whose music I already like a lot, recently announced her plan to give away 2,000 banned books at each of her coming…

“If you can't ignore an insult, top it; if you can’t top it, laugh it off; and if you can’t laugh it off, it’s probably deserved.” - Russel Lynes I…

It's not often that a commercial supports two distinct and divergent purposes so equally well. I won't say more lest I ruin the video before you can watch it. But…