In second grade, my teacher, in an attempt to rid us all of our inexplicable mid-winter kid depression, told us that "March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb.   Full Story

The canary in the coal mine may be keeling over in Williamstown. But here in the mother town all is well.   Full Story

There's an old baseball saying that illustrates the batter's frustration with trying to put a small sphere in play approaching him at 100 miles per hour: "If you think it's so easy, go grab a bat.   Full Story

At this time of year, nothing makes the house smell better than the scent of freshly baked cookies. Chocolate chip cookies, to be exact.   Full Story

How exhilarating it is to be exposed to really excellent teaching. I've been fortunate, having experienced great teaching from grade school through graduate school.   Full Story