Reading for Treasure: October

Reading for Treasure is my list of articles that are worth your attention. Click here for an introduction!

Here are a few more articles that are worth your attention. This group of articles has no theme other than I think you might benefit from and enjoy reading them! Read on!

If you haven’t had a flu shot yet, now is the time. And getting a flu shot is as important for others as it is for you: “Hey, Asshole, the Flu Shot Isn’t About You!”

Can you tell a fake news story from a real one? This study suggests that the older you are, the less you are able to distinguish fact from opinion. Of course, this is critically important as we make big decisions like for whom to vote: “Older People Are Worse Than Young People at Telling Fact From Opinion.”

As you can probably tell from the title of this blog, Mr. Rogers is one of my heroes. While we have heard a great deal about him thanks to recent movies and documentaries, this article goes beyond “look for the helpers,” washing feet, or any of the other frequently shared Mr. Rogers clips: “What Mr. Rogers Taught Us About Story Telling.”

Finally, here is a list of practical strategies to preserve the health of your cell phone battery: “How to Get the Most Out of Your Smartphone Battery.”  

I am currently reading Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman.