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Small men in fancy cars
I’m on South Beach in Florida for the next four days. I’m speaking at the Read More

Grounded for life
My former fifth-grade students — now seniors — returned to the elementary school where I Read More

Anxiety begone!
Many of the drugs and pharmaceuticals humans consume are not processed by our bodies and Read More

A government by the Fox New host
So far, Trump has selected at least 19 former Fox News hosts, journalists, and commentators Read More

A fiery night for forget but will likely be remembered
Some nights don’t work out as well as others. I went to New York City Read More

Cheerfulness is a wise state of being
“The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness.” I love this quote by sixteenth-century writer Read More

I like my first name. Most people do.
A new YouGov survey of 2,567 U.S. adults found: 42 percent of people “love” their Read More

We are so smart.
The amount of information that a person learns in their lifetime can fit on a Read More

Another school year in the books
I’ve completed my 26th year of teaching this week. Twenty-six years in the same school. Read More
My Stories
As an author, podcaster, and performer, my life is a series of stories that continue to unfold. Dive into my books, explore insightful articles, read daily musings on my blog, watch engaging videos, and tune into my podcasts. Each format offers a unique slice of my narrative adventure.