Three years ago today, I wrote a post asking for readers to vote on a story pitch that I had submitted to The Moth via their website. I wrote: The…
A reader in Ecuador tweeted this about Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend: "Memories of an Imaginary Friend" by Matthew Dicks should be considered cultural heritage of humanity. Some of my…
My daughter can’t stand litter. We drive by litter, and she complains about it. We walk by litter, and she yells at the people who she imagines have left it…
In an effort to hold myself accountable, I post a list my New Year’s resolutions at the beginning of each month, along with their progress (or lack thereof).1. Don’t die.Didn’t…
A recent New York Times piece tracks the rising popularity of gift registries for occasions other than weddings. While it’s hard to count how many exist, registries for not just…
Travel to a tiny town in the Berkshires on Memorial Day, put a flag in the hand of a five year-old, and start taking photos. This is probably how Norman…
I have many goals as a teacher, but my primary goal, is to make school a fun and memorable place that kids want to return to daily. I want my…
