Sad, pathetic children
As a teacher, it’s not often that I refer to children as sad and pathetic, but when 33 and then 55 kids can’t stop two professional soccer players from scoring…
As a teacher, it’s not often that I refer to children as sad and pathetic, but when 33 and then 55 kids can’t stop two professional soccer players from scoring…
For storytelling fans, and Speak Up supporters, some news for you today. First, tickets for our next show, Saturday, July 19 at 8:00 at Real Art Ways in Hartford, CT,…
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My wife gave me a book on our first date: The Tale of Despereaux. Complete with the best inscription ever. Not quite the dream scenario described below, but close.
Back in April of 2011, I proposed a new job: Professional best man. I defined the position, listed my many qualifications, and offered myself out for hire. Since then, three…
My little girl graduated from preschool last week. I can’t believe it. Don’t even think of criticizing me for calling it a graduation. It was more than a graduation. It…
My wife doesn’t even flinch at the sight of a bloody knee. She quickly and dispassionately tells my daughter that skinned knees are a sign that she had fun. Even…
A photo of my books at The Strand in New York, sent to me by a friend. I especially like how Death of a Unicorn is sandwiched between the soft…
Elysha and I are thrilled to announce that we are taking Speak Up on the road for the first time! The Mount, the former home of famed novelist Edith Wharton,…
Just like the people who take the stairs rather than the elevator in order to get a little exercise, mow your lawn with a lawnmower that lacks self-propulsion. If you’re…