IN A PICKLE
When I’m worked up and stressed out, my angst usually arises out of sense that I’ve got to “get it…
The Hole Thing
This may be a bit obvious as far as wordplay goes, but I’m thinking about “whole” and “holes” this week. …
THE BOSS OF ME
When I was 22 years old, just out of college, living in Manhattan, I worked for a while at a…
GENUINE ARTICLE
“Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.” — Margaret Mead I’m constantly on the lookout for…
DUCKS TO WATER
“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.” — Anne Frank This audaciously hopeful…
FROM SCRATCH
To bake something from scratch means to start with the basic raw ingredients rather than relying on boxed mixes and…
MOVE TOO SLOW
A couple of weeks ago, I was working at my desk, trying to stay focused, but also handling several other…
AND THEN SOME
“Everyone has a purpose in life and a unique talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique…
THINGS WITH WINGS 2026
I’m pretty adept at coming up with a positive take on circumstances, meeting the turns and twists of life with…
WE COULD BE HEROES
“A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with freedom.”— Bob Dylan I’ve been going to yoga again,…
LIKE A CHARM
I’ve been enjoying an etymology podcast lately: Words Unravelled, with Rob Watts and Jess Zafarris. He’s British and she’s American,…
BETTER PROBLEMS
“The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and then thinking that having problems is…












