My kids were studying the Ten Commandments at Hebrew School this week. As part of the lesson, they were then asked to come up with some commandments of their own.…
Rachel Platten's "Stand By You" is a lovely song that my kids enjoy quite a bit, but there's a pair of lyrics in the song that trouble me deeply and…
This is a perfect metaphor for change. Watch this video. When I work with people to effect change in their lives—whether it's my fifth-grade students or the adults who hire…
Writing a novel is hard enough. I really don't need this added nonsense.
Twelve years ago, the world was without these 15 technologies. It was truly a different world not that long ago. iPhone iPad Kindle YouTube Uber Podcasts Airbnb Android Google Maps…
My great-uncle Harry passed away this week. Yes, his name was Harry Dicks. Not even Harold Dicks. Straight up Harry. Growing up, I lived next door to Uncle Harry. He…
PERSONAL HEALTH 1. Don’t die. Not even close to death this month. 2. Lose 20 pounds. I gained two pounds in May, mostly because my schedule kept me from the…
I got in a fight with my ophthalmologist. More of a tiff, really. I hadn't been to an ophthalmologist in 20 years. The last time I went, I was given…
I wore a suit last week for a formal affair. No tie, of course. I don't strap decorative nooses around my neck anymore, but I did wear dress pants, a…
There are two types of decision-makers in this world: Satisficers make a decision once their minimum criteria are met. As soon as they find a hotel or ice cream or…