I heard my late Scoutmaster’s voice at Charlie’s camp
Elysha and I are dropping Charlie at Scout camp earlier this summer. I'm standing in the center of his campsite, watching some camp counselors try to organize the Scouts for…
Teachers must demand better
On this Labor Day, I offer this to my fellow teachers and those who believe in public education: I humbly suggest that given the teacher shortages that school districts are…
Resolution update: July 2024
Every month, I report the progress of my yearly goals to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable. The following are the July 2024 results. PERSONAL…
Resolution update: August 2024
Every month, I report the progress of my yearly goals to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable. The following are the August 2024 results. PERSONAL…
Tug boat story
A man told me this story last week: As a teenager in the 1980s, he played basketball for his high school team. He lived on Cape Cod, and on a…
Best kind of friendship
I am blessed with so many great friends. I consider myself lucky to have so many amazing people in my life. My friends are truly precious to me. Each friendship…
Disastrous travel: Part 2
My recent trip to Victoria was marred by canceled flights, a terrifying Uber ride from one airport to another, a dog named Ginger, and much more. I've written about that…
Elysha’s Tiny Love Story
Elysha wrote a Tiny Love Story a couple of years ago for the New York Times. It wasn't accepted, but it should have been. So, instead of appearing in the…
Crocs (and maybe more?)
I hate Crocs. I've never donned a pair because I'm afraid I'll like them too much. And I don't want to like them because, to me, they look like footwear…
He beat me to the joke
Charlie asks why some tee shirts have one seemingly useless pocket. He's right. Right? Pointless pockets. I'm so annoyed that I didn't think of this first. He beat me to…
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