I’ve taken some abuse for my position about removing shoes prior to entering a home. Criticism. Castigation. Metaphorical crucifixion, even. If you’re not familiar, my position is this: I readily…
If you saw the film Gravity, you’ll love this short film that depicts the complete conversation between Aningaaq, a polar fisherman, and Ryan, the astronaut stranded 200 miles above him.…
I enjoyed a lovely and perfect Thanksgiving yesterday. In the company of some of our best friends, we shared food, conversation, and football. We chatted about our work and our…
The next time you see an article or photograph of some reality television celebrity like Kim Kardashian, look away. Actively disengage from their nonsense. Make a purposeful effort to know…
Our first night of Hanukkah dinner was a delicious grilled cheese, apple and bacon sandwich. As my daughter chomped on a slice of bacon (the only meat that she eats),…
After lamenting over the fact that the foundation of my good fortune is based upon blind luck, I must admit that I have much to be thankful for on Thanksgiving.…
I love Slate. I probably read Slate more than anything else on the Internet. But occasionally Slate publishes pieces that amount to nothing more than link bait, and Allison Benedikt’s…
Me: "Clara, do you have to go potty?" Daughter: "No, that's not my potty dance. That's my silly-willy dance. Can't you tell the difference?" Me: “I didn’t know you have…
On Saturday morning an older woman spotted me wearing gym shorts in a parking lot and said, “Put some pants on! Who do you think you are?” As with all…
A reader from parts unknown tweeted this yesterday and made my heart soar: I miss my book "The memoirs of an imaginary friend" ....whoever who stole it ... i pray…
