Confounding the New York Times
The New York Times published a disturbing report. They were clear on the “what” but silent on the “why.” They described an impending disaster, but did not prescribe any solutions. The man is...
View ArticleDarla, Cade and the Boy at the Aquarium
I pulled the same prank every week. I knew it and Darla knew it, but that didn’t stop us from repeating it. There was one reason I continued to covertly “steal” Darla’s bowling ball: Her response. When...
View ArticleUnearthing the Masked Worth
Thirty first-graders sat in a circle on the floor. One by one, they each shared tenderly. “I love Marcos because he is a great soccer player,” Shanté shared, fighting back her emotions. “I love Marcos...
View ArticleMy Six Favorite Essays from the Last Year
It’s been a good year for writing. I know many lament the death of newspapers and magazines, like Newsweek, which printed its last issue just over a year ago. But the new age in journalism has spawned...
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