It’s all too easy to look back with regret at the choices you’ve made when it’s too late to do anything about them. But that doesn’t mean you should never consider the path you’re on. Scanning the many bookshelves in my home for a particular title, I was struck[…] Read On
When we built our new house my wife spared no expense in decking out the gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, cherry wood cabinetry, granite countertops and all that. But there were two bars (don’t judge us) where she needed an under-counter fridge with an ice-maker. And since Sub-Zero didn’t make[…] Read On
My brain is completely fried. I’m like a vegetable. And that really bums me out. I hate being useless. Now I’m sitting here trying to figure out which vegetable sucks fried. Jicama I guess. That’s it, I’m like fried jicama. Now I’m craving fajitas and margaritas. How did I get[…] Read On
“Well, I’m heading out there,” I said with a twinge of trepidation. “You sound like you’re gonna die or something,” said Kim. “You’re just weed whacking you know.” “It’s those biting flies,” I said, “Once you start sweating, they eat you alive.” “Try not to sweat,” said Kim. “You’re a[…] Read On
It’s hell to live with someone who can’t stand his job. Seriously. It’s hard to watch anyone you care about spiral down into the depths of despair and apathy. To make matters worse there really isn’t much you can do about it. People have to make their own choices. You’d[…] Read On
The big problem with our prescriptive paint-by-numbers culture is that life doesn’t work that way. Life is full of nuanced dilemmas that require thoughtful consideration for smart decision making. There are no absolutes. For example, trial lawyers have an old saying, don’t ask questions you don’t already know the answer[…] Read On
I bet you think aging is a slow and steady process. I’m here to tell you it’s not. Getting old can come on very suddenly. One minute you’re young and vibrant, the next you’re old and debilitated. Yes, I know that sounds crazy. And no, I’m not suffering from dementia.[…] Read On