For just a quick moment I want you to imagine me walking up to a lone microphone standing on an empty stage. It’s lit by a spotlight and everything else is dark. The stage. The audience. Darkness. Then I emerge and walk up to the microphone. I even tap it a couple times for comedic … Continue reading I Promise I’m Still Here
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The Internet is For Porn: Important Information Parents Should Know
Anyone who has attended one of my workshops knows that I'm not the biggest fan of statistics. They are tough to fully track and they change at the drop of a hat. However, a conversation with a friend about kids and pornography got me a tad curious about the numbers, especially since the conversation spawned … Continue reading The Internet is For Porn: Important Information Parents Should Know
Pokémon Go: Fact and Fiction (But Mostly Fiction)
I don't even know how to start this. Seriously, I've been staring at the screen for an obscene amount of time trying to start this entry. I have to admit, I'm a little annoyed. I apologize now if this is jarred but I'm getting this off my chest. For the past couple weeks, I've been … Continue reading Pokémon Go: Fact and Fiction (But Mostly Fiction)
What Parents Should Know About Pokémon Go
I will be the first to admit that until about a week ago, I really knew nothing about Pokémon other than the absolute basics. I never was much into the card game though I totally rocked it on my GameBoy (I might be old). Love em or hate em, those adorable little creatures are back … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Pokémon Go
Awkward Conversations: Please Don’t Post Pictures of My Kids Online
As I mentioned in my last post, I am just months away from becoming a first-time uncle. This is an exciting time for my family as I'm sure you can imagine. We can't be more thrilled with the idea of having a baby to spoil rotten (as I am a massive Disney nerd, that kid … Continue reading Awkward Conversations: Please Don’t Post Pictures of My Kids Online
Krispy Kreme Promotes “KKK Wednesday” on Facebook
It's that time of the week! Another fantastic teachable moment born of my one simple philosophy, "TAKE TIME TO THINK!" A Krispy Kreme Donut location in the United Kingdom released a weeklong series of in-store events to bring in business during the midterm break for students. Included in the activities are board-games, face painting and … Continue reading Krispy Kreme Promotes “KKK Wednesday” on Facebook
Nationwide Hates Children; or, The Boy Who Couldn’t Grow Up
It was just about a year ago that I found myself writing in defense of a commercial that aired during the Super Bowl (You remember the Coke commercial that seemed hell-bent on the destruction of America?). This year, it seems to be no different. First off I feel the need to remind everyone that I … Continue reading Nationwide Hates Children; or, The Boy Who Couldn’t Grow Up
Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Are Taking A Stand Against Bullying
Marvel Entertainment announced last week that it's mightiest heroes will be taking a stand against bullying this October. Over the course of the month, Marvel will be releasing special Variant Covers of select comic books to show support for National Bullying Prevention Month. The special editions will be available exclusively at Comic Book Stores and … Continue reading Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Are Taking A Stand Against Bullying
What Everyone Should Know About Facebook Messenger: Myth vs Reality
It would seem that we have once again found ourselves in a position of being mad at Facebook. I'm not surprised at the issue seems to come up every other year or so. The popular social networking site will make a change, we'll all get super mad and hate it, there will be threats of … Continue reading What Everyone Should Know About Facebook Messenger: Myth vs Reality
Speaker Scam using UK Church as Front
In the past 6 years since I have started speaking professionally I have seen a large number of scams come through my inbox. Many are so transparent that it's almost painful. It's rare that a scam can fool me but this one almost got me. Almost. Here is the 1st e-mail I received: Dear Josh. … Continue reading Speaker Scam using UK Church as Front
Breaking Down Digital Walls 