The following were originally published in the Freeport Journal-Standard under “A Moderow Moment.”
Lessons modern Politicians Should Learn From Lincoln
If you’re like me, you recently gave a speech about Abraham Lincoln.
Concerning Citizen Celebrity Commentary
If you're like me, you were shocked to discover that Steve Martin was spearheading a law to make it illegal to play any instrument that wasn’t the banjo.
The Role Of Children In A Chaotic World
If you’re like me, you’ve been thinking about babies lately.
What’s Your Conversational Goal?
If you’re like me, you spend a lot of your time thinking about how to end conversations.
One More Responsibility Outsourced To Teachers
If you’re like me, there’s a teacher that sticks out in your mind as having changed your life.
Why You Should Always Question Your Mother
If you’re like me, you’ve argued with your mother.
Voting With Your Gut – A Sneetch Story
If you’re like me, you see the kid on the bench who’s about to eat a worm.
Corporations Are People… That I Wouldn’t Be Friends With
If you’re like me, moments ago you were asked if you wanted to join the office lunch order.
Embarrassing Reactions To Embarrassing Situations
If you’re like me, you once wet your pants in front of your first grade class.
Too Bad. I Liked That Show.
If you’re like me, you recently found yourself in a conversation about the ever growing list of individuals involved in sexual misconduct.
Twain, Trump, And Tasting Thailand
If you’re like me, you too have something in common with our president.
Facts, Opinions, And Apples
If you’re like me, you thoroughly enjoy CNN’s new apple commercial.
Supporting The Parks With Every Step
If you’re like me, you’re going to be at Oakdale Nature Preserve on October 14th.
We Are Surrounded By Constant Change
If you’re like me, you knew the conversation was over as soon as the amateur paleontologist and self-styled cat whisperer uttered one key phrase.
Words, Words, Words
If you’re like me, you once spent a cold night on the desert defending yourself against snakes outside of a certain secret underground oasis where there was either a tall woman or a short man waiting with the missing piece to a very old map because your cold made the password sound like a terrible insult in the local dialect.
Building A Pyramid With Dinosaurs
If you’re like me, dinosaurs are one of your favorite things.