When it comes to music, I have always been a lyric person. I pay attention to the words. I pay close attention to the words. I never understood brides asking…

While discussing how tiny seeds grow into enormous trees, Clara shouted: “That’s kind of like you, Dad. You came from nothing!” I appreciated the sentiment, but it's not entirely true.…

In 2019, artist Maurizio Cattelan created "Comedian," which consisted of a single banana duct taped to a wall. It first appeared at Art Basel Miami Beach, where Perrotin Gallery sold…

Someone named Precious Michael on Threads asks, "What is something someone who has never been poor wouldn’t understand?" As someone who struggled in poverty for years, the answers are entirely…

Charlie and I exchanged emails from school to school yesterday. Neither of my children owns a phone, but they can use their Chromebooks during the day to send me email…

Years ago, my friend Kate sent me a message entitled 25 Things via Facebook. It included a list of 25 random facts about her and a request for me to reciprocate.…

A former colleague—someone I have not seen in a decade—was speaking to me this week, and while reminiscing, she said, "Remember that time you brought cold pizza and fried chicken…

Here's a quick exercise to understand yourself better: Try to remember life as you lived it years ago. Back then, you cared deeply about certain things: Little Debbie Snack Cakes.…