Seasons Up Close Episode 1
I'm doing the final segment in Season's new television show, Seasons Up Close. It airs locally in Connecticut on Sunday mornings about six times a year. Here's the first episode,…
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 day…
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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…
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…
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 that I do not understand. That's on me. If we are to unite and move forward,…
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…
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 to make the most of the little…
Saturday morning reading material
My daughter spent the first hour of her Saturday morning reading. Her list of subjects included: A biography of Barack Obama A nonfiction article on the mystery of the Loch…
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