Question: What should every American do on Memorial Day? Answer: Follow Abe Lincoln's lead.
Tag: parenting
Failing Forward 500 Meters
The comically true story of my sad debut as a high school swimmer.
(The Lack of) Truth in Advertising; Or, Why Honesty Is More Important than Accuracy
What I learned from watching a pharmaceutical ad with my daughter.
The Best Advice My Mom Ever Gave Me
It all has to do with not letting the really big chance pass you by.
How to Greet the World
Here's what I learned from watching my mother sing Christmas carols in a nursing home.
7 Things to Expect When You’re the Dad of a Teenage Daughter
You already know the teen years are likely to be a bit of a wild ride. Here are 7 things to expect along the way.
The World Is Not Your Antagonist
Dear Daughters, A few days ago, one of you--no need to say which--returned from a sleepover to discover that your sisters, your mother, and (yeah, okay) your father had finished off the rest of your leftover birthday cake while you were gone. Understandably miffed, you complained that we had clearly conspired against you, depriving you …
My Original Scar
My first significant injury somehow makes for a fond memory.
Country Roads: A True Fable
Going faster is only better if you know where you're headed and actually want to get there. Twice a year every year of my childhood, we would drive to Parkersburg, West Virginia, to visit my grandmother. In the early years especially, these trips could be pretty horrific. Our family car, a 1970 Chevy Nova, featured …
