In American society, it is often assumed that the mother is the default parent and the first contact for schools and other caregivers over children’s fathers. It probably has something…

I was reading aloud to my students when we came upon the word "comeuppance." "Who knows what comeuppance means?" I asked. There was silence for a few moments, and then…

This is an absolute truth: Any man who "doesn't like female comics," or harasses female comics online, or threatens the physical safety of female comics is undoubtedly, absolutely, unequivocally a…

As you probably know, I write the humor column in Seasons magazine. This latest edition — Autumn 2025 — features a story about one of my less-than-ideal parenting moments saved…

A comic book spotted at a street fair in Quebec City: Croc was a French-language humor magazine published monthly in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from 1979 until 1995 Subtitle of this…

I live on Francis Drive, which is perpendicular to Francis Avenue, which is boring and dumb. Also, it can be occasionally confusing for delivery people and even friends. My dream…

One of my students asked me why I don't live in a mansion. "You write books. You tell stories in big places. You're famous on YouTube and TikTok. You have…

Behold! The Taiwanese version of "Someday Is Today." Available in stores in Taiwan soon. I'm keenly aware of the threats China has been making for years about its territorial claims…

Taylor Swift said: “Think of your energy as if it’s expensive. As if it’s a luxury item. Not everyone can afford it. Not everyone has invested in you in order…

You're being interviewed on a panel, podcast, or radio show, and you get asked a question. I do quite a bit of this kind of thing. Lots of podcasts, fireside…