We Didn’t Replace What We Tore Down in the 1970’s

I’ve been thinking a lot about the tragedy involving Rob Reiner and his son, but not for the reason most … More

We’re Surrounded by Tools — and Starving for Conversation

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how kids learn, and why something feels off — even though, on paper, … More

AI and the Quiet Cost of Convenience Artificial intelligence has changed how we find answers. That part is obvious. What’s … More

Some of the earliest lessons I remember didn’t come from school or church. They came from my father, usually during … More

I hope people say that I lived by the Golden Rule. Not as a slogan, but as a way of … More

There was a time when a voting booth had a curtain. You stepped inside alone. You voted your conscience. You … More

The Day I Put the Keys on the Desk Years ago, when I was a store manager, I had an … More

Yes, I’ve been on stage and given speeches — but one moment still stands above all the others. Back in … More

When I think about what really sparks my admiration, it’s good parenting. Real parenting. The kind that isn’t always pretty, … More

(Even When Truth Doesn’t Need Their Permission) By Beebop Lately I’ve been thinking about why people argue over things that … More

What’s my favorite cartoon? Easy — The Road Runner. Now here’s the best part: all seven of my grandchildren love … More

Blog Post: What Could You Do Less Of? What could I do less of? Honestly?Two things: worrying… and acting like … More