Napping will kill you. Science says so.
A 13-year study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology has revealed that if you take naps during the day, you are more likely to die sooner than those who…
Productivity tip #6: Calculate the cost of your meeting and act accordingly
Planning a meeting? Multiply the number of minutes you plan on speaking by the number of people attending the meeting and ask yourself: Is the information that I am presenting…
College is possible for all. Even for those who graduate from high school and find themselves on their own.
Ron Lieber of the New York Times recent published a piece on paying for college entitled Eight Tips for Parents Who Have Saved Nothing for College. While the information is…
What’s the Hardest Part of Parenting?
Slate recently published a piece that asked this question, and the answers varied quite a bit, as I would expect them to. I have been a parent for a long…
Stop and watch.
These two TED Talks, published on the TED Talk podcast feed last week, are extraordinary. The first, by author David Epstein, is on the science of athleticism. Are athletes of…
Two conditions are required for justified embarrassment. If these conditions are not present, move on with your life.
Moomin Café in Tokyo has gained notoriety in recent weeks for their offer to seat gigantic stuffed animals across the table from solo diners in an attempt to reduce any…
Three years of storytelling with The Moth
This weekend one of my stories was featured on The Moth Radio Hour. This show is broadcast nationwide on more than 280 radio stations. As a result, I’ve been hearing…
Our children can entertain themselves for long stretches of time. I fear it’s the result of exceedingly boring parents.
I’ve always been impressed with our children’s ability to entertain themselves for long stretches of time without any parental intervention. It’s nothing we can take credit for, unless Elysha and…
Stupid but forgiven
Clara, five year-old daughter: "You're not that smart, Daddy, but don't worry. I forgive you." How magnanimous of her.
The best use of cell phone jamming technology is not being utilized, and I don’t understand why.
In an attempt to ensure safe driving conditions during his commute to work, a Florida man used a cell phone jammer in his car to keep nearby motorists off their…
- Go to the previous page
- 1
- …
- 411
- 412
- 413
- 414
- 415
- 416
- 417
- …
- 779
- Go to the next page
