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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Want some advice on how to create? On how to get things done? How to accomplish your goals? There's nothing better than this from writer and storyteller Dan Kennedy: “You…
In 1995, I stood before a speech class at Manchester Community College and argued that women should be eligible for the military draft. I posited that women's failure to demand…
