Marty NemkoBaby Steps or Cold Turkey?We think of “cold turkey” as referring to substance abuse but applies to overeating, gambling, cheating, video game addiction, relationship…1d ago1d ago
Marty NemkoLesson #2: On Weight Loss and WritingIn the cafe this morning, I had a conversation with a stranger who weighs 300 pounds, down from 500. His goal is 200. He’d like to write a…2d ago2d ago
Marty NemkoOn the Word, “Gentle”Today, badass seems more respected than gentle. I prefer gentle in almost everything.2d ago12d ago1
Marty NemkoOn the Word, “Honesty”Honesty is increasingly replaced by, as Stephen Colbert put it, truthiness: the appearance of truthfulness. Even that often gives way if it…2d ago12d ago1
Marty NemkoOn the Word, “Business”Apparently, the media has won. Not that long ago, when I heard the word, “business,” my reaction was positive. Now it’s not. The media…3d ago3d ago
Marty NemkoSpock for PresidentWe need a better president than the two who are running. For example, in the debate, Trump was his usual narcissistic, vague, and…3d ago3d ago