This is a fascinating exchange. As much as I think Mitt Romney’s position on same sex marriage is ludicrous and reprehensible, he handles a potentially volatile situation rather well. He…
I had blood drawn this morning. As a person terrified of needles, this is an incredibly difficult procedure for me. I once donated platelets for a former student at Sloan-Kettering…
This is an exceptionally gift-filled season for our family. My wife is Jewish, so we celebrate Hanukah. Or Hanukkah. Or Chanukah. Her people really need to decide upon a spelling.…
I am often asked about the appropriate gift to give your child's teacher around the holidays or at the end of the school year. After almost two decades as an elementary…
Check it out. I’m exceedingly pleased, and perhaps even proud, of one of Connecticut’s US congressmen. With Congress’ approval rating close to single digits, that doesn’t happen often. And thought…
One of my super powers is my ability to sleep. Not only do I require very little sleep, but I am also able to fall asleep within a minute of…
The inability to locate an item like a set of keys, a phone or a wallet can be frustrating. Thinking it helpful to offer someone advice like “retrace your steps”…
Salon has been running a series entitled Interview With My Bully. The premise is this: Some adolescent scars linger well into adulthood. Interview With My Bully, our new essay series,…
