In September of 1990, the band Extreme released their balled “More Than Words” off their album Extreme II: Pornograffitti. Unlike anything the group had ever done before, the song features just two of the band…

One of the prizes that I gave to my students last week was a small, plastic boy with red hair. Long ago, my children played with this boy, but being in middle school now, these…

It’s easy to think that in our polarized environment, people from opposing viewpoints can’t possibly reach across the aisle, change their minds, and find common ground. But that’s not always the case. Happily so. Here’s…

Opposition is hard, but it’s not always impossible. See Nebraska State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh, who stands opposed to anti-transgender legislation, including a bill that would outlaw gender-affirming therapies for those 18 and younger, as well…

Here’s my latest obsession, which should also be yours: Diaries of Note From the About page of the website: Every day, beginning on January 1, 2023, a new (old) diary entry will be published on…

During the 1980s, the average chart-topping song had 21 seconds of introductory instrumentals before the vocals kicked in. As streaming services took the place of physical music, the music industry realized that a big, catchy…

My wife, Elysha,  is currently learning to become a teacher of English language learners. She’s working through an intensive, year-long program that has essentially stolen away vast swaths of her weekends all year long. It…

The substack Many One Percents offers ten rules of productive online communication for people in the Gen Z population.  I found the list a little silly at times. Incredibly annoying at others. 1. Never end…

Why do teenage boys wear shorts in the winter? Why does a 50-degree day in October feel so different than a 50-degree day in March? At last, some actual answers, based in science. An excellent…

Here’s a stupid and ridiculous thought: Last night’s Oscar winners featured a large number of Asian actors and actresses, including: Actor in a Supporting Role Ke Huy Quan Actress in a Leading Role Michelle Yeoh…