My immediate and not-surprising response to time on my hands
Yesterday was my last day of teaching for at least two weeks. Schools have shuttered in my school district in an effort to flatten the curve of this global pandemic,…
Yesterday was my last day of teaching for at least two weeks. Schools have shuttered in my school district in an effort to flatten the curve of this global pandemic,…
A few pertinent facts about the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic: The administration is proceeding with its proposed cutting of Health and Human Services funding by $9.5 billion,…
On episode #89 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, I try something new. I craft a brand new story on the spot - something I do in workshops but never…
I wear many hats. I do many things. One might think that I collect jobs. At the moment, my list of jobs for which I am paid for regularly include:…
I experience many good, very good, and even great moments in a day. Eating my Egg McMuffin every morning is a legitimately great moment for me (followed by the saddest…
I was pouring Diet Coke into a cup at a local McDonald’s - the restaurant I managed for years while putting myself through college - when a man approached and…
Every now and then, Stephen Colbert will drink alcohol during his evening monologue. At some appropriate moment, usually in an effort to feign disinterest or finish off a bit, he…
In case you missed it, Dunkin Donuts (recently rebranded Dunkin) introduced a new menu item at the end of February: Bacon. They call their new menu item Snackin’ Bacon, but…
Elysha sent this text to me from the comfort of her bed a few minutes ago. Please note the condescension. Take the plastic wrap off first? Does she really think…
A new study has found that drivers of expensive, high-status vehicles are less likely to stop and allow pedestrians to cross the road - with the likelihood they'll slow down…