Jan 17, 2020The Hidden Benefits of Intermittent FastingLife is routine punctuated by calamity. For me that calamity was, thankfully, an almost calamity. I discovered I had dangerously high blood pressure. …Intermittent Fasting2 min readIntermittent Fasting2 min read
Jan 16, 2020Why I Stopped Reading MediumAnd maybe you should too — Januarry 1, 2020, the turn of the new decade I re-subscribed (again) for $5/month to Medium. I was reading a piece from Kris Gage, a fabulous writer. In that moment, I just had to know how the article finished. Once again, I paid. I’ve done this before, paid, then over…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
Jan 6, 2020Why I Am Trying to Kill My EditorI edit others writing. Books. Blog posts. Etc. I love this work. The process I enjoy: dissection, analysis and reconfiguration. The work is fun. I can feel my synapses firing. I know this is not actually possible. And yet when I write, I start to edit. Immediately. Thus through hours…Medium2 min readMedium2 min read
Jun 1, 2017Why is it difficult to discuss politics with family?Recently my father sent me an article written by one his favorite political commentators. Simply by reading the headline I knew the direction the article would take. I also knew that reading the article would not make me happy. It would not make me happy because I would find the…Creativity1 min readCreativity1 min read
May 30, 2017Cut the TeaseRecently I have found myself engaging in a childlike experience. Several weeks ago one of my favorite podcast interviewers, James Altucher, interviewed Jon Morrow. Jon has an incredible personal biography. Born with muscular dystrophy he can only move his head being paralyzed from the neck down. …James Altucher1 min readJames Altucher1 min read
Jan 17, 2017How Do You Un-Expect?Last year I began a project to write every weekday for 100 days. I barely made it over halfway before bailing. One of my lasts posts told the reason in the headline: I looked at my Medium stats and stopped writing Paradoxically that post was also my most read. With…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
Nov 2, 2016The Art of LoveHow Proximity Distorts Reality — Yesterday I went to a friends’ home. Over the years, Charlie has collected dozens and dozens of pieces of art from his sister. Janet is a professional Miami-based artist. Her works are on display all over the world. Neiman Marcus corporate office added her work to their private collection. …Art2 min readArt2 min read
Sep 10, 2016Panacea of NoiseRecently I downloaded an app for binaural beats. The science may be inconclusive, but I’ve found the strange monotony of noise does do a number of things. I focus better. I fall asleep faster. My mind is more agile. It’s amazing how listening to nothing but repetitive noise can alter the mood. Is it a placebo? Maybe. But it works. The only downside is the residual ringing that occurs for the two to three minutes after I remove my headphones. I presume this is because I have the volume too loud.Sleep1 min readSleep1 min read
Aug 31, 2016Goodness Starts Before 8I awoke early this morning. The day still dark. I stretched. It felt early. Too early. The green LED clock told me it 4:45. My bare feet hit the cool floor. Slowly I trudge into the bathroom and flip on the lights. The brightness jolts my system. I wash and…Productivity1 min readProductivity1 min read
Aug 31, 2016I Look at My Medium Stats and Stop WritingLast week I went and looked at my stats. I did it on a whim. Just a random “oh, I should check my Medium stats” sort of thought. I clicked on my profile and selected “Stats” from the drop down menu. Suddenly I realize my half dozen readers have dwindled…Writing1 min readWriting1 min read
