Brother and Sister Day
Yesterday, February 11, my kids declared it Brother and Sister Day, a self-made holiday of sorts.I thought it was cute when they proposed the idea the day before but thought…
Yesterday, February 11, my kids declared it Brother and Sister Day, a self-made holiday of sorts.I thought it was cute when they proposed the idea the day before but thought…
As a teacher and a writer, I often give parents advice on helping their children to become effective writers who (more importantly) love to write.My advice is simple:Be the best…
Here's a rule to consider when living your life:At least once a year (and much more often if possible), you should try something that is:NewDifficultAt least a little frighteningReduces the…
Our tailgate meal prior to a New England Patriots game has many glorious traditions.One of these traditions are "victory brownies." Tony and his wife, Erin, bake brownies for dessert after…
Elizabeth Sampat, an award-winning game designer and activist, recently took to Twitter to offer 100 pieces of advice. I pulled out 15 of what I thought were the best and…
I can sing all of the words to the theme song for Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, a Saturday morning cartoon that ran from 1985-1991. The math on this is…
I know it's only a game.It's a game played by men who I have never met and never will.Still, I feel sorry for those who don't have the opportunity to…
My daughter, Clara, loves to create art. She once said, "I let my mind go wild, and then I fill it with art."Our living room has become her gallery, with…
Last night, I climbed out of bed, brushed my teeth and got dressed for work, I carried the dog downstairs and was preparing my children's breakfast when I woke up,…
As a result of my outspoken opposition to Donald Trump, I am frequently attacked online by trolls who disagree with my positions.When I say trolls, I don't mean the people…