Not odd or dysfunctional at all
My friend, Jeni, planned to introduce me to a friend a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately, she didn't have the chance. I was speaking to other people at the time,…
People don’t care if you shed an obligation
Here's something we should all remember: The most common reaction from others when you shed an obligation is nothing. The rituals, habits, procedures, routines, and concerns that you feel are…
What real leaders do
On Sunday, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick passed George Halas to take the sole position of second place on the list of most victories for an NFL coach. It…
Mr. Doodle and incrementalism
Sam Cox, known as Mr. Doodle, doodled every square inch of his house in Tenterden, Kent in this remarkable timelapse video. The video is a little more than two minutes…
Resolution update: October 2022
Every month I report the progress of my yearly goals in order to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable. The following are the result from…
Missed opportunity at McDonald’s
The McDonald's video menu in the drive-thru is a thing of beauty. Not only are the menu items clearly displayed, but you can see your order as it's entered into…
Small, beautiful benefit
There are many remarkable benefits to being a teacher. Too many to count. There are also some annoying aspects of teaching, too, of course, but they tend to be created…
Making it memorable
On Saturday, I performed at Next Door in New Haven, Connecticut. Elysha wasn't able to join me, so Jeni Bonaldo, my friend and fellow teacher, storyteller, and writer, came along.…
My weekend was “interesting”
Every day, during our morning meeting, I tell my students about my previous afternoon and evening, highlighting the kinds of things I want them to consider for their own lives:…
“Why reinvent the wheel?”
“Why reinvent the wheel?” Whenever I hear this question (which is a lot, including yesterday), my response is always the same: “I believe in the possibility of better wheels." Also:…
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