I thought we were a rational people, but clearly I was mistaken.
When emotions trump facts, our precious brains won’t save us. If we want to preserve this imperfect union, our only way forward is through the…
How lucky is that?
Who sends me a printed greeting card on holidays and my birthday?
Who ships me (and my two sisters, and our kids) an annual Christmas package, which…
“One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.” — Paulo Coehlo
The other night, I shared a meal with an almost stranger.
Two acquaintances at a long-ago party had recognized an obscure literary reference in an out-of-print book by a long-dead author:
Dolce far niente: ‘Sweet doing nothing’
It’s rewarding to know this little blog is building momentum. I’ve received several messages of encouragement, including this missive from PJ:
Good job! Nice writing too. Chuck in some characters and you’re made.
Sitting down to write on the deck of this gently rolling boat, shortly after dawn, the mind settles into easy contemplation.
My friend Zsuzsa Beres is holding a commemoration in Budapest on the weekend of May 16–17, to celebrate the life of her late husband — and my friend — Fred Branfman, who passed away in September last year.
Travel only seems glamorous to those who don’t. The reality is most of modern travel consists of waiting. Waiting to board the airplane. Waiting to get off. Waiting for connecting flights. Waiting at the…
