Proposed Father’s Day laws
On this Father’s Day, I’d like to propose the following new Father’s Day rules:All golf courses should be set up in their most ideal conditions. Tee boxes should be positioned…
The utterly unnecessary letter of recommendation
I was writing a recommendation letter yesterday for a friend and former colleague. It was the fourth such letter of recommendation that I’ve written in the month of June. Though…
Donald Trump is a traitor. In his own damn words.
Just in case you missed this (because apparently Republican lawmakers missed it entirely because they have said nothing):A new book by the Washington Post reporter Anna Fifield and a Wall Street Journal story report…
Listen to Jon Stewart. Do the right thing.
It is unconscionable and evil that United States lawmakers are not doing everything possible to assist the 9/11 first responders as they battle illnesses directly linked to their rescue efforts…
The cusp of summer
He’s been waiting all year to make use of this gift. The bathtub doesn’t quite cut it. Just three more days until summer vacation for him, his sister, and his…
Smile and wear sunglasses
One of the many doctors who I’ve gotten to know through my work with Yale New Haven Hospital was explaining the science of biofeedback to me. It’s fascinating. Biofeedback is…
Speak Up Storytelling: Matthew Dicks
On episode #53 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Elysha and I talk storytelling!In our followup segment, we read letters about Homework for Life from two of our listeners. Then Elysha…
Tooth fairy economics
Charlie lost his front tooth this week at his Little League practice. Non-baseball related.A couple weeks earlier, he lost his other front tooth, leaving a gap in his mouth large…
Maybe some things won’t change
I know that growing up is inevitable. Clara is ten years-old, finishing her final week in elementary school, and growing like a bean. She’s growing up. I’m fine with all…
We don’t know how our stuff is made.
I’ve become convinced that the people who don’t make stuff will never understand how stuff is made. I listen to podcasts where hosts ask writers and artists about how jokes…
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