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The Impotence of Individuality and the Strength of Us All Mar. 13, 2022
My 6-year-old wanted to know what I had wanted to be when I grew up. I told him that I had wanted to... Read More
Reclaiming the Stewardship of your Time Mar. 06, 2022
An email back in December had a request from a stranger. They requested I call so they could tell me... Read More
Beyond the Mentalities that Change Us Feb. 20, 2022
Some people strike me as the type who never relished slowly pulling the plastic film off something n... Read More
I Tried This Technique to Relax in 2022, When Nothing Is Stressful at All Jan. 29, 2022
My editor sent me a New York Times column titled "Relaxing Is a Skill. Here's How to Do It." I am no... Read More
The Hottest Grandpa in China Jan. 28, 2022
For years, the stereotypical image of a grandfather wasn't all that attractive. In fact, it often sw... Read More
The Power of the Past to Dictate Our Future Jan. 16, 2022
I absorbed books on ghosts as a kid. Anything to do with the supernatural was good. You could leave ... Read More
Why a Men's Shed Is a Good Idea Jan. 14, 2022
It's no secret that many older men face serious challenges when it comes to healthy social connectio... Read More
Haunted by the Unexpected Icebergs of Life Jan. 09, 2022
There were additions to the shopping list that had to be made when I married my husband. His request... Read More
How to Not Be Grumpy Dec. 10, 2021
Do you remember the 1993 hit movie "Grumpy Old Men"? It starred Jack Lemmon, who was 68 at the time,... Read More
June 2014 Essay Oct. 20, 2021
It's a complex challenge, this single life. On your own, shunning both dependency and isolation, aft... Read More
That and a Venti Will Not Buy Your Status in the World Oct. 17, 2021
Because my car is precious, it only takes the best gas. If it had its druthers, it would like to mak... Read More
Mindful Eating Oct. 15, 2021
Ever wondered what mindful eating is all about? It's the opposite of dashboard dining, desktop lunch... Read More
Use the Good Plates This Tuesday Oct. 10, 2021
I love me a good routine, and now that the kids have started going back to school, they have their o... Read More
The Benefits of Empathy in the Workplace: An Interview With Dina Kaplan Jun. 05, 2021
I met Dina Kaplan at one of her many meditation and yoga classes in New York. I immediately fell in ... Read More
Anger, Air Bags and the Aries Conjunction Apr. 18, 2021
Anger is a secondary emotion, usually rooted in fear. The ego likes anger for that puffed-up feeling... Read More
More Mindful Celebrations Dec. 22, 2020
Dear Readers: The letter from No More Balloons caused quite a reaction, with many of you offering su... Read More
Outrageous Outrage -- Take a Ride Dec. 06, 2019
In today's narrative-driven, social media-focused world, it's easy to slip into outrageous outrage. ... Read More
