Hello darkness my old friend
My students defeated me in a competition last week. It was a victory in a long series of victories that they have recently been enjoying. It's quite annoying. I grumbled…
Let’s not talk about body ailments and other things. Okay?
This comedian's prediction of "every conversation for the next three months" is unfortunately accurate. Perfectly accurate, I dare say. Terribly accurate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7fLvmi1hFs&t=48s I've already experienced a little bit of this,…
Yes, it’s bad
There are people in the United States who believe that the pandemic isn't real. Others argue that the pandemic hasn't been as dangerous and devastating as the media, public health…
I met the devil. So, too, did Harrison Ford.
Back in the spring of 2015, I performed in my first Moth Ball, The Moth's annual charity event to fund their education programs throughout the year. As a GrandSLAM champion…
“Dress Like a Teacher” produced some unexpected comments
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Day, students in my school are invited to "Dress Like a Teacher" on Friday. After the announcement was made over the intercom, I turned to…
I knew it! Fish sticks rule.
Did you know that the humble fish stick is, surprisingly, one of the most sustainable things you can eat? The beloved fish sticks, often relegated to the plates of small…
Clara threatens murder. I’m impressed.
Around midnight on Saturday, I step into my closet as I brush my teeth before bed. Sticking out between two pairs of sweatpants is a tiny slip of paper with…
Tampertrum and other new words
One of my students inadvertently invented a new word this week, and I love it. It's a single word to replace "temper tantrum." For example: "Matt had a tampertrum when…
Resolution update: April 2021
Every month I report the progress of my yearly goals in order to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable. The following are the result from…
Gender reveal parties are getting really stupid and are incorrectly named
Last week, residents of several New Hampshire towns were startled by a blast that rattled homes and could be heard for miles. Windows cracked. Objects fell from shelves. Foundations cracked.…
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