I have an AARP card, so I’m banned from Snapchat, TikTok, and most social media – the exception is Facebook. Yet, age discrimination doesn’t prevent…
Mark ShatzAugust 21, 2024
In my parental hall of rage, one person towered above all others. He took my money, time, and gave back almost nothing. And I know…
Mark ShatzAugust 18, 2024
Exams are serious business—just ask third graders preparing for their first Common Core test. High stakes testing is happening at every level of education and…
Mark ShatzAugust 17, 2024
Covid sucked! Epically sucked! Yet, the pandemic helped me accept my empty nest. https://yourteenmag.com/teens-college/college-life/accepting-my-empty-nest
Mark ShatzAugust 15, 2024
I love Glenn Kessler. His fact-checking of politicians is an invaluable public service, and The Fact Checker is my favorite Washington Post feature. Although it’s…
Mark ShatzAugust 13, 2024
I wrote a top-selling humor writing book, Comedy Writing Secrets (3rd ed). I know how to target humor, write one-liners, and perform standup comedy. That’s…
Mark ShatzAugust 11, 2024
As writers, we play various roles – author, editor, and number one critic. And the solitary act of writing works fine for most genres, except…
Mark ShatzAugust 9, 2024
I love being a college professor, except for one thing – student papers. Reading student assignments is the worse. Like most men, college students are…
Mark ShatzAugust 5, 2024
Do you have a relative who is "Mr. Long Joke?" It's usually an uncle or grandfather who takes forever to tell a "funny" story. The…
Mark ShatzAugust 1, 2024