Surprising convergence
This past week, Elysha and I produced a storytelling show in collaboration with Voices of Hope, featuring the children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. These storytellers told stories about their…
Driving gloves
For a thankfully short period of time in my late teens, I wore driving gloves while behind the wheel. Just imagine: A younger version of me, climbing into my powder…
Teacher Appreciation prank
Teacher Appreciation gifts come in many sizes and shapes. Some are heartfelt and sweet. Others are homemade and utterly endearing. Many are thoughtful, generous, and exceedingly kind. All are unnecessary…
Teacher Appreciation Week gift ideas
Next week, May 8 through May 12, is Teacher Appreciation Week: A time to thank the teachers of this country for the important work they do. I am often asked…
Freaking out?
A vice president of marketing tells me that he is “freaking out” over some of the choices in a deck design for a new product launch. The problem: Words matter.…
Peanut butter and pickle sandiwch?
This weekend, the New York Times cooking section published a recipe for a peanut butter and pickle sandwich. When I saw it, I initially thought it was a joke. A…
I did not go to war with the tailor, which was surprising.
I went to a tailor last week with three suits in need of adjustment for an upcoming formal event. They all needed to be adjusted to one degree or another.…
Resolution update: April 2023
Every month I report the progress of my yearly goals in order to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable. The following are the results from…
Bille Eilish started out very small. Just like the rest of us.
Singer and songwriter Billie Eilish has sold 41.5 million digital singles and 5 million albums. She's won seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, a…
Loving my own work
Someone sent this passage to me via social media. I read it and thought: "Wow. This is great. Whoever forwards this to me really gets me. I wonder who wrote…
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