Behold: The inventor of the chocolate chip cookie
I don’t like it when people of import are forgotten by history. William Dawes, for example, made the same ride as Paul Revere on that fateful night. Took the same…
Speak Up Storytelling: Ron Apter
Episode #18 of Speak Up Storytelling is now ready for your listening pleasure. On this week’s episode, Elysha Dicks and I talk about finding excellent stories in your everyday life…
A DJ, a preacher, and a bank robber, all rolled into one
I think this Venn diagram is hilarious. Also, rather oddly, I have occupied all sections of the diagram at one time in my life.DJ: For the past 21 years, I…
My son loves his mother and sister. Period.
I have to wonder:Is my son trying to hurt me, or is his cruelty casual and unintentional?
I don’t drink. For my health and other good reasons.
Bad news for all you non-teetotalers: There's no amount of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for your overall health, according to a new analysis of 2016 global alcohol…
New Jersey is different and dumb.
I’m a nonconformist. I am not opposed to doing something different if the difference comes from a place of logic, efficiency, or common sense.I don’t wear neckties because they serve…
Not every service dog is equal
I was standing in line at CVS. The person in front of me, placing items on the counter, was blind. She had a service dog at her side. As the…
68 garments?
The average American buys about 68 garments every year, which is up from just 20 garments per year in 1999. 68? Honestly 20 sounds like a lot, but if we…
Why people think women aren’t as funny as men (maybe)
A while ago, I sat through a four hour meeting. 18 women and me. Par for the course in elementary education. An observation:About halfway through the meeting, it occurred to me…
Feline interference
I have the same exact struggle with my cat with one exception: I’m not just doing surgery when Plto sits across my forearms. I’m writing.A far more serious piece of…
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