Off-Year Election
Arguments for voting in off-year elections as well as local ones that can have even more impact on daily life.
I Do Have a New Year’s Resolution
A writing workshop changed my mind about New Year's resolutions, so I'm going to ask for help and build community.
Four Years of Bullying
The dynamic of bully, victim, bystanders, and referees, and how it has played out in the U.S. over the past four years.
Popcorn
The dangers of politics as a spectator sport and taking pleasure in watching the disarray of the greedy and powerful.
Under the Bus
I explain the idiomatic expression "thrown under the bus" using an example from the George Washington Bridge lane closing scandal.
The townspeople thought Patricio would be happiest of all to see Karlijn go, but he knows bullying when he sees it.
Nonconforming Kids: Some Thoughts for National Bullying Prevention Month
Adults may have to put aside their own prejudices and preferences to help kids who are the targets of bullies.