Expand your life
When stumped by a life choice in 2023, let me suggest you choose “expansion” over happiness. Jungian therapist James Hollis argues that major personal decisions should be made not by…
Never Have I Ever
I posted "Never Have I Ever" lists in 2014 and 2018. Four years later, it's time again. My "Never Have I Ever" list. I revisited the list from 2018 to…
Patrol flags past and present
When I was 13 years old, I was elected patrol leader by my fellow Boy Scouts. In addition to my many other responsibilities, I was required to choose a name…
Our engagement anniversary
Today is Elysha and my engagement anniversary! Eighteen years ago today, I proposed marriage to the woman I love, and she miraculously accepted. Kind of. Happily, the day of our…
Brouse Rule of Sleeping
On Christmas Eve, Charlie said that he was worried that he might be unable to sleep. "Too excited," he said. "You must follow the Brouse Rule of Sleeping," I told…
Christmas morning thrills
We took a lot of photos on Christmas, but this dark, grainy, difficult-to-discern photo might be my favorite. After waiting for more than an hour for Elysha to wake up…
My 2022 Christmas haul
Every Christmas, I take inventory of the holiday gifts that my wife, Elysha, gives me. Some people wish for cashmere sweaters, the latest gadget, stylish watches, and jewelry. My hope…
Best email of the year
My first date with Elysha (though I didn't know it was a date) was a hike up Mount Carmel in Hamden, CT. We climbed the mountain as friends, but halfway…
Interview and repeat
This isn't Homework for Life (which you should be doing), but it's a close cousin. Every year for the past six years, musician Billie Eilish has been interviewed by Vanity…
The Unpopular Opinion Game
Things Many People Love that I Do Not Pickles Wes Anderson films Steely Dan The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Coffee Soccer Mayonaise Sleep Alcohol Sushi Shopping Reality television Now share…
