Can you judge a person by the quality of their spouse?
In the midst of a conversation about spouses, a friend asked, “Can you judge the quality of a person by their choice of spouse.”My instant response was, “No. Of course…
I live with a stranger named Clara
The kids have just completed a screen-free week, thanks to the Newington school district’s initiative that encouraged kids to put away their devices and turn off their televisions for a…
A suggestion for Teacher Appreciation Week
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week.Wondering what to do to express your appreciation for your child's teacher?I suggest the best gift imaginable in this piece for Slate:
Today’s Republican party
If Ronald Reagan were alive today, he would punch Giuliani (and Trump) in the face.Deservedly so.
Attendance weirdos
When I was growing up, teachers would take attendance by calling your name.Students would either raise their hand when their name was called or audibly respond to indicate that they…
Resolution update: April 2019
Each month I review the progress of my yearly goals and report on that progress as a means of holding myself accountable.Here are the results for April. __________________________________PERSONAL HEALTH1. Don’t…
I was so angry at my wife, and then I wasn’t.
I was speaking at an event a few months ago. A fairly prestigious event. I wasn’t wearing a tie, and I was still wearing jeans and sneakers, but I'd put…
Speak Up Storytelling: Matthew Dicks
On episode #47 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!In our followup segment, we pass on some advice about computer screens from a listener and…
I’m no scrub.
I’m driving somewhere when my phone rings. It’s Elysha. She’s calling to tell me that TLC’s “No Scrubs” is playing on the radio. She and the kids are listening to…
The complexities of baby naming, and some very bad baby naming decisions
I met a woman in Iowa last year who has five brothers and one sister. Her brothers are all named after Biblical characters whose names begin with the letter J:James, John,…
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