I’ve been reading Shakespeare for almost three decades. I read Shakespeare to my students—both in novelization form and the original text—and, prior to the pandemic, I also directed a Shakespearean play every year. But I…

The United Methodist Church overturned its 40-year ban on gay clergy last week, marking a historic shift in the church’s stance on homosexuality. The church has long been divided into factions over LGBTQ inclusion and…

Elysha and I took the kids to Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus this weekend. Much has changed since my first visit years ago. The circus went on hiatus in May of 2017 and…

I have good news. I think it’s critical to highlight good news when it happens because the media and humans, in general, tend to focus on the negative whenever possible. So… good news! For the first…

On a recent episode of the podcast “Freakonomics,” researchers reported that older male professors at colleges and universities are less likely to partner with younger female colleagues because of the impact of the “Me Too”…

Spring has sprung. The weather has turned in Connecticut, which means that when I’m not meeting with my business partner or consulting with European clients in the early morning hours, I can finally leave my…

Earlier this year, I offered a suggestion about something pertaining to my school district. It wasn’t a big deal, but it was something that I thought might improve the way we educate children. The response…

Every month, I report the progress of my yearly goals to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable.   The following are the results from April 2024. PERSONAL FITNESS 1. Don’t die.…

You’ve made a joke. Or you think you’ve made a joke. Then, in an effort to pivot to something more serious, you say: “But seriously…” For example: “I’m worried that I might be married to…

The great William Safire drafted a speech in 1969 for President Nixon to read in case the Apollo 11 astronauts became stranded on the moon. It’s a fantastic speech. ——————————————————————————- IN EVENT OF MOON DISASTER:…