My two simple rules of gift giving
The New York Times reported on research from social scientists that seems to indicate the following in relation to gift giving: You don’t have to spend any time looking for…
I hereby call for a boycott on the stupidity of packaged greeting cards
At some point in recent history, it was determined that a certain breed of pretentious, overpriced, faux-artsy greeting cards should be individually wrapped in cellophane. This must stop. Not only…
His position on same sex marriage is abhorrent, but credit him for his civility and willing to engage
This is a fascinating exchange. As much as I think Mitt Romney’s position on same sex marriage is ludicrous and reprehensible, he handles a potentially volatile situation rather well. He…
The best needle ever
I had blood drawn this morning. As a person terrified of needles, this is an incredibly difficult procedure for me. I once donated platelets for a former student at Sloan-Kettering…
Solutions to the problem of too many freakin’ gifts
This is an exceptionally gift-filled season for our family. My wife is Jewish, so we celebrate Hanukah. Or Hanukkah. Or Chanukah. Her people really need to decide upon a spelling.…
The perfect teacher gift
I am often asked about the appropriate gift to give your child's teacher around the holidays or at the end of the school year. After almost two decades as an elementary…
You just lost a customer, Lowes
Check it out. I’m exceedingly pleased, and perhaps even proud, of one of Connecticut’s US congressmen. With Congress’ approval rating close to single digits, that doesn’t happen often. And thought…
A chink in my super hero armor
One of my super powers is my ability to sleep. Not only do I require very little sleep, but I am also able to fall asleep within a minute of…
The stupidest thing that you can say when helping someone locate lost keys or a wallet or a phone
The inability to locate an item like a set of keys, a phone or a wallet can be frustrating. Thinking it helpful to offer someone advice like “retrace your steps”…
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