Shakespeare’s words seem rather appropriate even today
The description of no one in particular seems incredibly apropos in this historical moment.
Pausing the action preserved my chest, my career, and my freedom
It turns out that I tend to be exceptionally calm and collected when under pressure. I'm not sure why this is the case. Perhaps my previous experience with pressure-packed, life-or-death…
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,…
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