I admire the hell out of the Amish. Not for their rejection of modern-day technology. That’s insane. When humankind deflects the next planet-killing asteroid from striking Earth, the Amish can…
My friend is expecting her first baby next month. She asked me for my thoughts on parenting. Here is my truth. When Elysha was pregnant, people warned us about how…
Back on October 10, 2013, my friend, Heather Clow, listed her proposed rider in case she ever became a performer. I thought this was an amusing idea, so on October…
In case you didn't know what an owl hunter looked like, here are two in the flesh. Note the uniform: Pajamas. Straw hats or beach pails are worn as helmets.…
On Yom Kippur, my six year-old daughter attended services at the local synagogue. As part of the service, the rabbi gathered the children and told them the story of Jonah…
If you've read my latest novel, The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs, you'll know that the book opens on a memorable scene in a PTO meeting. What you might not…
The latest parenting craze is pulling your child's lose tooth with a drone. There are hundreds of videos demonstrating this new dental practice on YouTube, including this one. My initial…
If you're a regular reader of this blog, you probably know that I am a reluctant atheist. I would like to believe in God (perhaps a kinder and gentler God…
It's my daughter's first homework assignment. She didn't mind doing it. She said it was easy. It took five minutes. Her brother sat with her in solidarity.Still, she has begun a…
Seriously. Why can't more of our leaders be like this?