

Begin With the End in Mind
When I taught high school English, I often advised my students to begin each paper with the end in mind. It took me a while to convince...


The Good Patient
I am a good patient. I make polite small talk with the medical folks and bake cookies for the nurses. I smile and say “thank you” after...


Take my Hand
A study conducted a few years ago had subjects receive a mild shock when certain images appeared on the screen. After a few moments, the...