Seasons Up Close Episode 1
I'm doing the final segment in Seasons new television show Seasons Up Close. It airs on Sunday mornings locally in Connecticut about six times a year.Here's the first episode, which…
Donna Gosk stepped off the aircraft carrier. Nothing has been the same ever since.
For 17 years, I worked alongside Mrs. Gosk, the real life version of the teacher from Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend. Donna retired from teaching last June, and not a…
The Weird Book Room: The last place I want my books to end up
I sometimes ponder the fate of my books. Will anyone read them a hundred years from now? Will libraries still have them on their shelves? Will they even exist? One of my friends recently…
The mix tape was something special
I overheard a woman telling her friend about a Spotify playlist that her new boyfriend has curated for her. She practically swooned as she rattled through the list of songs.…
Things I Do #2: I whisper the names of former colleagues
I whisper the names of teachers who once worked in my school as I enter the building each day.Every day. Without exception. These are people who have retired. Moved onto new…
The morning after, there is much to do. Much to remember.
This is what I know:There is an enormous segment of the American public who I do not understand. That's on me. If we are to unite and move forward, I…
Tummy or vagina?
Clara's very first words to me on this historic Election Day:"I know that I came out of Mommy's tummy when I was born, but did Charlie come out of her…
These are times when your country should come before your brand.
This is not a normal Presidential election. Much is at stake. These are not two serious-minded, highly qualified people with differing opinions about the direction of our country. Donald Trump…
Things I Do #1: I routinely offer advice to houseflies
I speak to houseflies.I warn them that they only have three days in this world. Three days before death. I warn them that they need to make the most of…
Saturday morning reading material
My daughter spent the first hour of her Saturday morning reading. Her list of subjects included:A biography of Barack ObamaA nonfiction article on the mystery of the Loch Ness MonsterA…
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