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 ShatzSeptember 2, 2025
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 ShatzSeptember 1, 2025
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 ShatzSeptember 1, 2025
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 30, 2025
Most email ends with a sender's signature that includes name, job title, contact information, and an organizational logo. Often, the signature contains an inspirational or…
Mark ShatzAugust 29, 2025
I was a parental ATM. Now that my son is college-bound, I’ve expanded into a full-service financial institution. During the golden parenting years, pre-puberty, it’s…
Mark ShatzAugust 28, 2025
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 27, 2025
A professor is one who talks in someone else’s sleep. —W. Auden A teacher’s task is to educate, not entertain. And it’s certainly not an…
Mark ShatzAugust 25, 2025
Finding out that you will become a parent is a special moment. Yet, you won’t fully appreciate the Parenthood Club until your first shopping adventure…
Mark ShatzAugust 22, 2025
Humor can reduce test anxiety. As described in previous posts, humor in examinations may include using culture references in application-based questions, adding a funny choice…
Mark ShatzAugust 19, 2025