These two circles say it all. These two circles apply to so much that I have done in my life. The farther I stray from my comfort zone, the better…

Inspiration is a wonderful thing. I remember the moment in "Breakfast of Champions" when Kurt Vonnegut — the author of the novel — stepped into the novel as himself. Near…

Protip: If you're using The Bible to justify your opposition to same sex marriage, please don't forget to stone to death any woman engaging in premarital sex. And not just…

In case you haven't heard, I have no intention of ever dying. Sincerely. To acknowledge my mortality might make it impossible for me to get through the day. So what…

As I start to look back on 27 years of teaching, one thing I will never miss is meetings: Endless, blessedly forgettable, oftentimes unnecessary meetings. Goodbye meetings, and good riddance.…

I received an email from a friend: _______________________________ I just finished the book "My Sister, The Serial Killer" by Oyinkan Braithwaite, and there was a reference to Homework for Life!…

Harvard's grades in 2025: A: 66 percent A and A-: 84 percent Grade inflation, anyone? If you think these astonishing grades might simply be reflective of the hard work and…

My next novel, "Cardboard Knight," will land on bookstore shelves in January. I'm very excited. It's my first middle-grade novel, written specifically for kids ages 8-14, though adults who have…

Every month, I record my progress toward my yearly goals to hold myself accountable and, occasionally, seek help and advice from readers willing to offer insight, ideas, and solutions. Here…

Ten years ago this month, I lost a friend, and our school lost a dear colleague and beloved figure. John was a custodian at my school. We both started working at…