Telling tales: A profile
A profile of me entitled Telling Tales. which appeared in the June 2016 editions of Newington LIFE and West Hartford LIFE, a local Connecticut magazine.
Teachers must stop assigning problems to students in math class, but apparently they need to stop assigning equations, too.
About a week ago I vowed to stop using the word "problem" when asking a question in math, and for good reason, I think. I proposed using the word "equation"…
Resolution update: May 2016
PERSONAL HEALTH 1. Don’t die. Still alive as I write these words. 2. Lose 20 pounds. Still just five pounds now. 15 to go. 3. Do at least 100 push-ups…
My first comic books. Too bad I can’t show my kids. Or my students. Or anyone squeamish.
Last year, I had the opportunity to work with Double Take comics on their new comic book series based on the original Night of the Living Dead film. Double Take asked…
One of the most remarkable pieces of writing in New York Times history – for reasons that will surprise you
A New York Times piece from July 2009, entitled "Cronkite’s Signature: Approachable Authority," is truly remarkable. It's not remarkable for its content. The information and insight into Walter Cronkite is interesting, but…
Bill Gates: 5 Books to Read This Summer
Bill Gates offers five books to read this summer. It's a good list and a well produced video. I think I'll be reading at least three of them.
Three shows that every married couple should be watching — and why this is dumb advice
David WIllis — a pastor interested in "encouraging married couples and families" and who founded StrongerMarriages.org and the Marriage app as a way to encourage couples to build stronger marriages…
Stone that boy
Protip: If you're using The Bible to justify your opposition to gay marriage, please don't forget to declare your disobedient, stubborn, and/or rebellious son a "drunkard and a glutton" and…
I hate meetings this much.
Want to know how much I hate meetings? In August of 1999, I began my teaching career. Each school year starts off with a series of meetings, a couple of…
Boy vs. Girl: Episode 28 – Going gray, the reading habits of men, and infertility
In this week's episode, Rachel and I discuss going gray, men's reading habits, and infertility. You can listen here or - better yet - subscribe to our podcast in the…
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