A Story of White Privilege
My parent grew up poor, my mother in a small town and my father in a small city in Iowa. In 1944, Daddy lied about his age and went to war.
Do You Ask for Commitment on the First Date?
If Jane signs up for your email newsletter, is she ready to give $500 a month?
Hey, Coach!
A conversation I had last week with an author who had submitted an article to Afterschool Matters, the journal I edit, made me notice something I hadn't thought much about. I do a lot of coaching.
Here’s a Little Light in the Darkness
It’s dark. Here on the eastern edge of the Eastern time zone, the sun is rising well after 7 a.m. and setting—well, officially at about 4:30 p.m., but what with the four- and five-story buildings [...]
Where to Find Love
The body politic is the last place we should expect to find love, peace, and harmony. (Or one of the last. I can think of other candidates.)