The last day of school suddenly became very interesting
The last day of a school year can be a strange day for both teachers and students. On the one hand, it’s a celebration. Students and teachers looking ahead at…
The last day of a school year can be a strange day for both teachers and students. On the one hand, it’s a celebration. Students and teachers looking ahead at…
On episode #54 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!In our follow up segment, we shout out the kindness of several readers of Storyworthy, talk…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…