Hidden gems on my daughter’s bookshelf and in my teaching career
My daughter and I pulled this book off her shelf last night, written by a former student named Maddie and given to Clara when she was born seven years ago.…
The Moth: A Strip Club of my Own Making
I have never entered a strip club. Sitting beside my male friends and watching women who want nothing to do with me remove their clothes has never appealed to me.…
Not quite immortality, but 95 is a decent start.
If you know me at all, you know that an enormous part of my mental energy is directed at my relentless fear of death. It is more constant and overwhelming…
This history lesson is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. YOU MUST WATCH.
I didn't care much about Japanese history. I especially didn't care about Japan's pre-1900 history. But someone whom I trust recommended this video to me, and now I recommend it…
Don’t speak to old people like they’re children or houseplants, damn it.
I love Flossie Dickey. I'm sure she wasn't trying to be obstreperous in this interview, but I'm glad she was. The reporter speaks to her like a child, and then…
My son is starting to like Star Wars. Also, he calls it Star Whores, which led me to Ken and his dad.
Charlie is starting to come around to Star Wars. His sister is not a fan (only because the boys at school love Star Wars), so he has assumed the same…
How I became a storyteller (and many other things)
These two circles say it all. I wanted to tell stories. I was afraid to tell stories. I didn't know if I could tell stories. I was afraid to discover…
Boy vs. Girl: Episode 15 – Boy bands, men’s grooming, and size matters
In this week's episode, Rachel and I discuss boy bands, men's grooming, and the age old question about size mattering.You can listen here or - better yet - subscribe to…
Thank you notes: Should you send an email or write a note?
A recent Infographic on thank you notes caught my attention: It's a lovely infographic, but I disagree with the decision-making process it outlines. Instead, I would like to propose my…
Let languages die.
A man in Hawaii is facing criminal charges for blocking the construction of a telescope on a mountaintop. His trial is being delayed because, even though he speaks perfect English,…
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