Dunk your teacher
For 19 years, I have been sitting in a dunk tank at my school's annual spring fair, allowing children to dunk me if their aim is true and they are…
For 19 years, I have been sitting in a dunk tank at my school's annual spring fair, allowing children to dunk me if their aim is true and they are…
I was student-teaching when the Columbine massacre occurred in April of 1999. I remember sitting with fourth graders on the morning after the shooting, listening to them talk about everything…
I saw this fortune the other day and thought, "Someone gets it." I believe in change.I am a man who has held the same teaching job for two decades, in…
I've never wanted to host a tea party.Until now.
I play golf because I love the game, even though I play it poorly.I play golf because it allows me to spend time with friends. I also play golf because sometimes,…
Episode #4 of Speak Up Storytelling is now ready for your listening pleasure.On this week's episode, we talk about finding and crafting stories in your everyday life using my strategy…
I Always Say 'Yes' When My Daughter Asks to Be Picked Up—Here's Why
Jennifer, age 8, was asked to write about what it would be like to turn 40 years old. Her answer was published in a Florida newspaper. Jennifer is clearly an idiot.
Four years ago, I wrote a post on productivity that suggested that you walk faster in order to save time. I wrote (in part):I know it sounds simple and stupid, but…
Remember Brandi Chastain from the 1999 World Cup?She's the soccer player who kicked the winning goal against China to win the gold medal for the Americans. After scoring the goal,…