First words this morning
My nine year-old daughter, Clara, came downstairs this morning, and before saying another word, asked, “Dad, what started the French and Indian War?”Why my daughter would start her day with…
Americans believe this
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 84.5 percent of Democrats and 51.9 percent of Republicans would support a policy of Medicare for All in the U.S. healthcare system. About 70…
Ignoring your reviews is dumb
As an author, I have often been told that it is a bad idea to read my reviews.Advice like this is quite common: Simply Google the words "Never read your…
My children show me a world I often fail to see
One of my favorite thing about kids - mine as well as other people’s children - is how often I see the world in a new way through their innocent,…
Trump is many things, but let’s not forget this.
There was a lot of things wrong with Trump’s comments to ABC White House reporter Cecilia Vega during yesterday’s press conference. . If you missed the exchange, you can check…
Resolution update: September 2018
PERSONAL HEALTH1. Don’t die.I’ve had a cold that lasted the entire month of September (and I’m still a little sick), but it didn’t kill me. 2. Lose 20 pounds.I lost…
Speak Up Storytelling: Valerie Gordon
Episode #19 of Speak Up Storytelling is now ready for your listening pleasure. On this week’s episode, Elysha and I talk about finding excellent stories in your everyday life using…
How to handle a troll
While speaking yesterday at the Mark Twain House, a woman asked me how I handle criticism and the negative responses that I receive from people who read my blog, follow…
Two statistics that can change the course of a lifetime
Two statistics that surprised me quite a bit.1. Only one-third of American adults older than 24 years-old have a college degree. It's easy for college graduates who are surrounded by college…
Honest but kind. No, honest is kind.
An administrator once described her method of feedback to me as “honest but kind.”“No,” I said. “Honest is kind.” There’s nothing worse that receiving feedback from someone that is disingenuous,…
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