When some Tucker Carlson supplicant or Fox News sycophant starts complaining about the dangers of political correctness in today's world, please show them this Superman poster from the 1950's and…
Every month I report the progress of my yearly goals in order to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable. January turned out to be a…
Charlie is taking guitar lessons. I am learning to play the piano. Last night, for reasons I don't quite understand, Charlie decided to experiment with the audio cables of the…
When you feel like you are different than everyone else in the world, you spend your life seeking someone who might know why you are different. In the spring of…
A few years ago, I went to Sao Paulo, Brazil for 10 days to teach storytelling at an American School and consult with business owners on communication. I was gone…
Imposter syndrome is the feeling of uncertainty and inadequacy that a person feels despite obvious evidence of competence or success. The result of imposter syndrome, among other things, is often…
For the record, Elysha and I don't swear very often at all. As elementary school teachers, we avoid swearing unless we are in the company of colleagues at a safe…
My daughter, Clara, celebrated her birthday yesterday. She turned 12 years-old. My wife, Elysha, isolated in our bedroom, recovering from COVID-19, described Clara best when she wrote: "Clara Susan. Fierce…
President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan calls for $750 billion for schools to achieve safe reopening. Last week he set a goal to have almost all American schools reopened…
There are two kinds of cat owners in this world: The owner who gently nudges his cats aside so that he can assume his rightful position in the bed in…
