Unusual, inexplicable, tragic and occasionally victorious
Following the recent reappearance of my brother after a five year disappearance and the presumption that he was dead, one of my friends asked, “Why does stuff like this happen…
Gratitude journal: Four square
Tonight I am grateful for four square, a game that my principal introduced to the school several years ago that has grown in popularity ever since. Requiring only a rubber…
What do you think of the blog’s new design?
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you may have noticed a change this week. Over the last month, I have been working with a company in Uzbekistan to…
Bambi Vs. Godzilla: Pleasantly surprised
This 90 second cartoon was voted as one of the top 50 cartoons of all time. Being who I am, I was immediately skeptical of this rating. I possess a…
Gratitude journal: Three good geeks
Tonight my students competed in my annual science fair. I was extremely proud of their efforts. Their projects were truly first rate. In order to determine a winner (a necessity…
What were you doing in your twenties?
A daily deal site that features underwear is exciting, but it’s the story behind the creation of cheapundies.com that caught my attention: The site was launched by two entrepreneurs still…
Gratitude journal: Booksellers everywhere
Tonight I am grateful for the amazing booksellers of the world who work tirelessly to place books in the hands of readers everyday. I have found that booksellers will go…
It’s a girl!
At least that’s what my daughter thinks. She refuses to even acknowledge the possibility that her future sibling could be a boy. Note her use of distraction and the the…
Gratitude journal: The denial of ice cream
Tonight I am grateful that I did not grow up in Park Slope in 2012 where lunatic parents are attempting to ban ice cream trucks from the public parks because…
Resolution update: March 2012
A mixed bag this month. Outstanding progress on some fronts and pathetic results on others. Not sure how to feel about it. 1. Don’t die. Unless I am currently starring…
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