Researchers from the Center for Reading Research looked at the first 500,000 results of Ghent University's online vocabulary test, focusing on differences in gender. It turns out that some words…
As far as I know, there are only about 25 photographs of me from my childhood, so when a new one appears in the world (like the one below), it’s…
So many people think it’s fun. Precious. Joyous. Something they will do in retirement. No, it’s work. It’s great work, but it’s work.
A 12-year old boy in France faked his own kidnapping to avoid a dentist appointment, appearing in a town 100 miles from his own after claiming to have escaped his…
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,…
TIME reports that golf is experiencing in a precipitous decline in our country. Golf equipment sales have been tanking. The number of golf courses closing annually will dwarf the number…
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…
