I have always secretly hoped that someday we would discover that plants are just as sentient as animals, and as a result, the ethical vegans of the world would be…
The song “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is about a couple who are struggling to stay together. In hope of salvaging their relationship, the boy reminds his girlfriend that regardless of their…
Last week I wrote about the many career aspirations that I have when I finally decide to retire from teaching (which isn’t anytime soon). It’s recently come to my attention…
It’s been interesting to watch the different covers of MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND roll out worldwide as foreign publishers begin to release the book. With last week’s sale to…
As I wait for MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND to begin its ascent up the New York Times bestseller list, I am happy to report that the book, retitled IMAGINARY…
Last year the New England Patriots played the Kansas City Chiefs on a Monday night in Foxboro. My fellow season ticket holder could not attend the game for less than…
In one hand is an iPhone, playing an episode of “Charlie and Lola,” a British cartoon that she loves. In the other is a puzzle that she is trying to…
I read an interesting piece on Penelope Trunk’s blog on choosing a career that you will like. Trunk quotes economist Neil Howe, who says that only 5% of people pick…
I’m not feeling well today. After two days of fevers and chills, my temperature is normal, but I have a dreadfully sore throat and a pounding headache. Yet I’m going…
It would have been easy for news anchor Jennifer Livingston to ignore the person who emailed her to say that she was too fat for television. She did this instead: