The micromort: Science gone awry
Some terrible, stupid scientist has quantified your chances of dying at any given moment and given it a name: Micromort A micromort is equal to a one-in-a-million chance of death.…
Not all family strife is equal
If you spent any portion of the holidays in discomfort because of a visit (or missed visit) with your parents, perhaps this will make you feel better: A judge in Michigan…
27 years since the Patriots have been in this position
Today the Patriots will play their final game of the 2020 NFL season. It's the first time since 2008 that the Patriots will not appear in the playoffs. Even in…
New Year’s Resolutions: 2021
At the beginning of every year I establish a list of goals (or New Year’s resolutions) for the coming calendar year. I post this list on my blog and social…
Resolution update: 2020 in review
At the end of each month, and now at the end of the year, I report on the progress of my New Year's resolutions (or lack thereof). This has been…
Some advice for someone who might not deserve it
I received an email from a person who was upset with me last week. Years ago, at one of my author talks, this person asked if I might read his…
Do you really want to know the ending?
In a recent survey, 45 percent of respondents said that before watching a movie, television show, or sporting event, they specifically look for details related to the ending of that…
Charles Kushner is a scumbag. Not a surprise, I know. But did you know the details?
As you probably know, Donald Trump has begun to pardon his cast of villains as he prepares to exit the White House at last. So far he has pardoned criminals…
Three unexpected, unbelievable Christmas presents
I received some unexpected Christmas gifts this year. The kind you can only receive if you're a teacher. I suspect that my fellow teachers receive gifts like this all the…
A Die Hard Christmas miracle
I want to brag a little. Christmas day was unlike any other for us. Typically, we host an open house for people far and wide. Folks who pop in for…
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