The United Methodist Church overturned its 40-year ban on gay clergy last week, marking a historic shift in the church’s stance on homosexuality. The church has long been divided into…

Elysha and I took the kids to Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus this weekend. Much has changed since my first visit years ago. The circus went on hiatus…

I have good news. I think it's critical to highlight good news when it happens because the media and humans, in general, tend to focus on the negative whenever possible.…

On a recent episode of the podcast "Freakonomics," researchers reported that older male professors at colleges and universities are less likely to partner with younger female colleagues because of the…

Spring has sprung. The weather has turned in Connecticut, which means that when I'm not meeting with my business partner or consulting with European clients in the early morning hours,…

Earlier this year, I offered a suggestion about something pertaining to my school district. It wasn't a big deal, but it was something that I thought might improve the way…

Every month, I report the progress of my yearly goals to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable.   The following are the results from April 2024.…

You've made a joke. Or you think you've made a joke. Then, in an effort to pivot to something more serious, you say: "But seriously..." For example: "I'm worried that…

The great William Safire drafted a speech in 1969 for President Nixon to read in case the Apollo 11 astronauts became stranded on the moon. It’s a fantastic speech. ——————————————————————————-…

Did you know that in March of 1973, New York Yankees pitchers Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson swapped families? That really happened. The two pitchers swapped their wives, Marilyn and…