Confidence saves time? Really?
A parent was telling me that he wants his daughter to become more confident because it will save her time and allow her to do the the things in life…
Swinging away
Good news! Two weeks ago, I shot a 45 on the back 9 at Rockledge Country Club, producing my best round ever. Naturally, it was the one time when we…
36 hours on egg shells
Charlie has been sick for the past four days. It began on Sunday with a high fever. In the Land of Coronavirus, this was unsettling. It was unsettling enough for…
Same great ice cream! Brand new song!
Did you hear? The Good Humor truck has a brand new jingle! This is great news for so many reasons: The original Good Humor jingle, "Turkey in the Straw," was…
No faith in Star Wars
Small but important point regarding Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: A New Hope. Skywalker gets the credit for using The Force to destroy the Death Star, turning off his targeting…
Pink-shirted dummy
My friend, Bengi, has been busy digitizing the artifacts from our past. Letters, photos, souvenirs, and other paraphernalia. Some of it has been fantastic to see. A walk down memory…
Last night: An oral history
I'm normally an excellent, highly efficient sleeper. I fall asleep less than a minute, and I almost always open my eyes before the alarm sounds. However, I'm also a frequent…
I want people to read Colin Jost’s memoir and understand it.
I finished reading Colin Jost's memoir A Very Punchable Face. I liked it. I found it amusing, insightful, occasionally hilarious, and honest. As I read, I noticed some of the…
My vulnerability makes me invulnerable
Someone recently described me online as "a profoundly unpleasant person. I friended him on Facebook because I admired his work, but his smug sanctimony makes him one of the most…
I don’t look like an author?
Standing at the edge of the water, I listened as my daughter, Clara, introduced herself to a girl who was swimming nearby. After complimenting the girl's swimsuit and pointing out…
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