Entitlement stunts growth and produces yucky people
Thanks to privilege and entitlement, those born near or at the finish line often fail to understand how challenging getting there can be. They'll never know the feeling of standing…
My Eagle Scout service project — I’ve decided to complete it.
Back in 1988, I was in the midst of completing my service project — the final step in becoming an Eagle Scout – when I went through a windshield during…
Shortcomings and Flaws 2024
More than a decade ago, a reader accused me of being materialistic after I wrote about my lack of a favorite number. The reader specifically criticized me for saying that…
Charlie asks good questions
Charlie was reading a book about the wonders of the world: Pyramids. Great Wall of China. Stonehenge. The Great Barrier Reef. Taj Mahal. He asked, “Why doesn’t our country have…
Not always true but sometimes true
Some problems are complex and require real work to solve. Many also require the assistance of professionals, such as mental health experts, religious advisors, social workers, and others. I wouldn't…
A company unafraid of taking a stand
I admire a company that isn't afraid to take a political stand. Avery Beverages — a local soda company — produced two new sodas for the upcoming election: None of…
When it’s okay to be alone
When a student's answer to a math problem differs from the rest of their classmates' answers, I always celebrate that student. Their answer may be wrong, and they might even…
Elysha renegotiates terms
More than twenty years ago, Elysha decided to move from her teaching job in a private Jewish Day School to a public school. Thanks to this decision, we would one…
Strangest Uber ride ever
My strangest Uber ride of the summer: In August, I arrived at Bradley International Airport at 5:00 AM to discover that my flight had been canceled due to the CrowdStrike…
Clever but not so simple
This image seems clever—adults are so dumb for exercising indoors when the outdoor option exists—except the reality is very different. My primary and daily means of aerobic exercise is bike…
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