Good news! We're not all dead

Today, officials in charge of the Large Hadron Collider have announced their Hadron Collider's claim on the World Record for highest-energy particle accelerator.

Many scientists were worried that powering up the monstrous machine would, in fact, create a black hole that would destroy the earth. I'm still here, so I guess it didn't. Thank you.

End of an Era

For ten years, I have coached the boys' cross country team at the high school where I teach. On Thursday, I announced to current and future team captains that I will not return to coach next fall. This has been both the easiest and most difficult decision I've ever had to make.

I'm sure there will be days next fall when I question my decision, but the early-afternoon laughter of my two young sons will (and already does) overpower such doubts.

I have told my Cross Country boys again and again that "Life is a series of decisions you have to make about your priorities, and you must choose; indecision will cost you everything."

I have chosen my priorities, and it will be worth it.