Category: Thinking
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When I Did Not Take Action
I cannot recall a time when I failed to act but should have. More often, I took action and later wished I had not.” Looking back, it’s easy to see where ambition and the pressure to keep up with others fueled big decisions—like the larger house and the heavier mortgage—that felt right at the time.…
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What Makes Me Nervous
If you have kids, you are always nervous.” Whether they are navigating school at home or raising their own families thousands of miles away, the parental ‘anxiety switch’ never truly flips off. But today, that personal worry competes with a tightening budget, health scares, and a world stage that feels increasingly volatile. In this week’s…
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First Thing That Comes To Mind
What is the first thing that comes to mind? It depends entirely on the ‘when.’ If it’s right now, the answer is ‘not much.’ If it’s first thing in the morning, the answer is a very practical sequence involving a bathroom and a strong cup of coffee. Sometimes the most profound answer to a deep…
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Book Review: The 1898 Wilmington Coup: How White Supremacists Destroyed a Thriving Multiracial Democracy on American Soil
Book Review: The 1898 Wilmington Coup: How White Supremacists Destroyed a Thriving Multiracial Democracy on American Soil David Zucchino Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) Most Americans never learn that the only successful coup d’état in United States history happened not overseas, but right here at home. It didn’t occur in a moment of national collapse or chaos.…
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How Do I Unwind
My life looks a lot different than it did a year ago, but some habits are too good to retire. I’ve traded the solitude of the back deck for a local coffee shop and a front-row seat to the city. People-watching: the most consistent way I know how to unwind, no matter which country or…
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How Do I Use Social Media
Nothing has ever claimed to bring people closer while making them feel further away at the same time. I don’t even know 500 people, yet we’ve equated worth to ‘likes’ and digital friend counts. Here is why I’ve traded the noise of traditional social media for the clarity of long-form conversation.
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Where Do I See Myself In 10 Years
At 73, I plan to be a ‘teenager’ with more gray hair and a much better sense of humor. Between surviving long-haul flights and chasing a thousand subscribers, my ten-year plan involves less ‘slowing down’ and more ‘speeding up’ before the curtain falls.
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Five Things That Bring Me Happiness
From the quiet hum of a rainy morning to the chaotic joy of watching my kids hit their goals, a ‘good day’ isn’t about the grand gestures. It’s about a cup of coffee, a relentless family spirit, and a wife who wonders why I’m still staring.
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Book Review – Mark Twain
I didn’t think Mark Twain’s life could fill 1,000 pages—I was wrong. From silver mines in the West to financial ruin and a surprising connection to New Hampshire, Ron Chernow reveals the tragic, vain, and brilliant man behind the white suit.