I understood that sex, drugs, and rock’n’roll were designed to feel good in the moment – but, I asked myself, how would I feel later?
As we sit down for holiday dinners with each other, we have a golden opportunity to apply the golden rule and stop fighting over things.Â
Civic fitness is the Jan Brady of Open-Source Learning; it’s the easiest of the five fitnesses to overlook. Now it’s starting to feel ignored, and it’s acting out. People generally understand the importance of mental fitness. Physical fitness is the stuff of magazine covers. Spiritual fitness is literally awesome. Technological fitness constantly dominates the headlines. Civic fitness doesn’t peacock for two reasons: 1) the palindromic name brings to mind middle school history class and your ...
Apart from shocking us out of our reverie and causing us to pay more attention, surprise can be truly delightful.
“What does the Crimean War have to do with Ironman?” I’m so glad you asked. Let’s talk about statistics.
I wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. I’m writing from Cozumel, Mexico, where Sunday I finished my first (& maybe only) full Ironman triathlon.
Two Pete Roses died. Pete Rose the man hit more pitches for base hits than anyone else who ever played Major League Baseball. Pete Rose the myth stood for much more and became larger than life.
I want to live in a country that is pluralistic and inclusive. That may sound idealistic, but it’s actually selfish.
I spent DĂa de los Muertos remembering people.
The van got closer and we could see Rob’s face. He was smiling. This was his gift to us on the last day of the summer.
