A new way to play Sequence
Charlie and I decided to play Sequence, a complex card game involving strategy and patterns. As we were setting the game up, Charlie found himself holding the two of hearts.…
Tim and Fred get it. My students do not. At least not yet.
One of the first questions I asked my students this year - as I do every year - was an important one: "Who knows who Bruce Springsteen is?" The number…
Facebook memories could be kinder and gentler right now
If Facebook had any sense, it would temporarily filter out certain photos on their Facebook Memories feature. Specifically those that depict me performing in crowded theaters, cheering in packed sports…
Do stuff and the universe will present you with birds and so much more.
More universe weirdness: On Saturday night, during my solo show, I told a story about a day years ago when my fifth grade class and I watched a rabbit running…
Little kids make me do the impossible
The universe works in mysterious ways. On Saturday night, I told a story in my solo show about doing a back bend after a couple of relentlessly enthusiastic and unbelievably…
Googling Daddy
Daniela, our super hero childcare professional, sent me this text and photo on Friday morning, which both warmed and broke my heart: One of the unexpected benefits of writing a…
Seeking submissions for my annual list of shortcomings and flaws
Years ago a reader accused me of being materialistic after I wrote about my lack of a favorite number, specifically criticizing me for saying that when it comes to my salary,…
What kind of feedback is Kimberly Guilfoyle receiving?
I can't help but wonder: Is Donald Trump Jr. and his merry band of sycophants telling Republican National Convention clown Kimberly Guilfoyle that she performed brilliantly despite the objective facts…
I crushed the first day of school for an unexpected reason
I finished my first day of teaching for the 2020-2021 school year on Tuesday. It went surprisingly well. I was so happy to be in a classroom with students again.…
10 minutes is a lot
"You can get a lot done in two hours."- Judy Blume I agree with Judy Blume. Two hours is an enormous amount of time. You can accomplish a lot. In…
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