My uninspired work space
The New York Times recently featured the workspace of five writers, including a photo of each. I’ve always felt a little envious of writers and their workspace, since mine is…
I will zip no more!
My daughter zipped her coat on her own today for the first time ever. She did it without us even asking her to try. This marks a momentous day in…
Resolution update: March 2014
1. Don’t die. Still kicking. 2. Lose ten pounds. Seven pounds down, thanks mostly to the most vicious stomach bug of all time. 3. Do at least 100 push-ups and…
Mary Poppins was right about teaching. We would all do well to listen to her.
Mary Poppins's words: "In every job that must be done / There is an element of fun." If I have been a successful teacher, it is because I have always…
Mother-son moments
When I watch my wife and son share moments like this, I think about my mother and hope that we had moments like this, too. I have about a dozen…
I’ve always thought that a library fine was a good thing. Unexpected income. Some librarians have disagreed. Am I wrong?
From a piece in the Hartford Courant entitled Wethersfield Library Begins ‘Food For Fines’ Program: For a limited time, Wethersfield Library patrons can pay their overdue fines with a can…
Itsy Bitsy Spider and Wheels on the Bus
When the words aren’t coming as fast as I’d like, the revision is hard and I need a pick-me-up, this is my current go-to solution.
Never took the SAT
The SAT is changing. The essay section has been made optional. The top score is being reverted back to 1600. There are no longer penalties for incorrect answers. The vocabulary…
If you haven’t seen White House Down yet, don’t. You’ve probably seen it already and just don’t realize it.
I watched White House Down last night. I wish someone would’ve told me not to. If you haven’t seen the film, I strongly suggest that you avoid it. Don’t be…
Things You Should Do Everyday to Improve Your Life For Real: Give everyone the benefit of the doubt.
I don’t like TIME’s list of 10 Things You Should Do Everyday to Improve Your Life For Real. First of all, I never trust a list with ten items. A…
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