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No to the preferred parking spot
You become a manager, CEO, Superintendent, team leader, department head, or the like. As one Read More
Miracle muffins
This is going to sound ridiculous, but when I first saw this silly little aphorism, Read More
The truth about a five year plan.
Ten years ago today, I played golf with a guy who was working in the Read More
Gosk memory
As my teaching career winds down and I get closer to retirement, I look back Read More
The Worst Game I’ve Ever Loved
My new humor column in the spring 2026 issue of Seasons magazine is about the Read More
How long will I live?
How long will I live? A tool developed by professors at the University of Pennsylvania Read More
Why I am still a teacher
As I come to the end of my 27-year teacher career, I have been asked Read More
Kindness lasts
The Guardian publishes a “kindness of strangers” series that I really like. This particular story, Read More
Horse with no name…
I have a real problem with America’s classic song “Horse With No Name.” Why not 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.
