I love this church sign. I love it because it's emblematic of one of the most important lessons for all public speakers and storytellers: Say less. Shorter is better. Fewer…
It demonstrates Trump-level hubris to suppose that I might have something to say about Hillary Clinton's performance during the debate last night, but at the risk of sounding a little…
"If you don't like it, leave," in all its variations, is a coward's argument. It's an argument made by people who are afraid of debate, don't understand logic, and want…
When you hand me your business card, I expect to see your name and your contact information. That's it. That is the purpose of a business card. It serves as…
I love the message that this cartoon conveys, but I just wish it weren't all about the hat. Complimenting an item of clothing is the lowest form of compliment, which…
My former high school vice principal and Toll Gate principal, Stephen Chrabaszcz, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. I am so saddened over this news. From the Providence Journal: “Those who…
A bit of writing advice: If you hope to be published someday (or even write something good), write the thing that only you can write. There are better writers than…
Attention politicians, policy wonks, educational advocates, professors of education, and anyone else who wants to have a say in education: "Every human being who wants to have an opinion of…
This isn't a post about athletes kneeling or sitting during the singing of the national anthem. When it comes to that particular form of protest, I would prefer they find…
I received advice on my hair from a student this week in the form of a post-script. Sadly, he was stone-cold sincere.