I’ve never played poker in my life. Don’t know the lingo or the first thing about “prop” or side bets, or the kind of internal make up it takes to play it fast and loose with one’s life savings repeatedly. Enter 7 Days to Vegas, a movie based on a…

In the Jewish religion, the number 18 signifies life. I can’t help but think about that on this particular 9/11. I’ve been wondering what remains from that day, what of the stranger helping stranger, what of the we’re all New Yorkers and we’re all Americans, what of the people from…

Beautiful — The Carole King Musical Turns Five Our lives are comprised of moments, indelible moments that give our days abiding value. And very often, they come with their own soundtrack. A first kiss, the loss of a love, the enduring nature of friendship. We carry these moments with us as well as the songs we associate with…

Time is that thing said to heal all wounds. It softens the blows of loss and grief, and tempers our pain with distance. Me, I don’t think this is a good thing when it comes to remembering 9–11. …

An Indie Author’s First BookExpo — Writers, like musicians, don’t give much thought beyond the creation of their masterpiece. Everything is about birthing the work. Will it captivate? Will it resonate? Will it make a profound impact on society? Will I ever get it done? …

Most of us have things we want — to accomplish, to have, and to be. Whatever it is, I think it is safe to say that we see those things as being outside of ourselves, with our success in having, doing or being them largely based on, well, luck, for…