Bruce Springsteen on Fresh Air: “Most people’s stage personas are created out of the flotsam and jetsam of their internal geography. They’re trying to create something that solves a series…

I spent my April vacation in Seattle, Orlando, and San Francisco. I was away from my family, which was hard. The trip was profitable and worthwhile, but flying from one…

I was boarding a plane in Orlando on Wednesday, preparing to depart for San Francisco. I had started the week on Sunday, flying from Connecticut to Seattle to work wth…

Most writing contests found online are attempts to extract money from writers. Pay $25 to enter this contest. Give us your firstborn. Carve out a small part of your soul.…

In 2009, Tropicana orange juice changed its branding from an orange with a straw in it to a glass of juice. The result? Sales declined by $33 million in a…

A recent survey sought to determine the effects of the labels "hawk" (more in favor of military action) and "dove" (more in favor of diplomatic solutions) on public opinion of…

I overheard a woman telling her friend about a Spotify playlist that her new boyfriend has curated for her. She practically swooned as she rattled through the list of songs.…

I sometimes ponder the fate of my books. Will anyone read them a hundred years from now? Will libraries still have them on their shelves? Will they even exist? One…

I watched the final round of the Masters yesterday. I don't typically watch golf tournaments because watching other people play golf annoys me, as it makes me want to play…

You become a manager, CEO, Superintendent, team leader, department head, or the like. As one of the perks of your new position, you are assigned a preferred parking spot, presumably…