A lot to say about a sign
I saw this sign above a urinal in an office where I worked. It's a weird sign. First, I was standing at a urinal, but the sign features a traditional…
Charlie passed his swim test. With me.
It was a Monday morning during my first week at Scout camp. I was eleven years old and had just finished eating breakfast when I was told to report to…
Charlie sold his first joke
Charlie recently noted the silliness of the tee shirt pocket, which I found both astute and amusing. Onstage last week, I told his joke — failing to assign him any…
Egregious behavior on airplanes examined
A recent survey of airline customers indicated the following opinions about egregious behavior on a plane: 86% - Letting kids play in the aisle 82% - Getting drunk 82% -…
The Order of the Arrow and my Ordeal
I'm a proud member of the Order of the Arrow —the National Honor Society of Scouting. The OA's mission is to recognize Scouts who live by the Scout Oath and…
I heard my late Scoutmaster’s voice at Charlie’s camp
Elysha and I are dropping Charlie at Scout camp earlier this summer. I'm standing in the center of his campsite, watching some camp counselors try to organize the Scouts for…
Teachers must demand better
On this Labor Day, I offer this to my fellow teachers and those who believe in public education: I humbly suggest that given the teacher shortages that school districts are…
Resolution update: July 2024
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 July 2024 results. PERSONAL…
Resolution update: August 2024
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 August 2024 results. PERSONAL…
Tug boat story
A man told me this story last week: As a teenager in the 1980s, he played basketball for his high school team. He lived on Cape Cod, and on a…
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