Beauty and the Selfie
“‘I could not take my eyes from her face which grew larger as she approached, like a sun which it was somehow possible to stare at and which was coming …
Magic Ball
In the brick-lined inner sanctum of Camden Yards, magic was made Thursday night. The magician’s hat descended after an unexpected sleight of hand by catcher Caleb Joseph. Joseph is a …
The Ant and the Flower
Aspiring gardeners everywhere converge on flower shops during Memorial Day weekend to populate yard and house with perennials, bushes, and baskets. This tradition always reminds me of a lesson …
How We Remember
If you were told to plan the ideal vacation with the caveat that you wouldn’t remember it afterwards, what would you plan? This question was posed by behavioral economist and …
On the Road with Jack Kerouac
Wednesday marked Jack Kerouac’s birthday. The prolific American novelist would have been 92 this week. An astute observer pointed out to me that this storytelling image, featured multiple places on …
Parenting in the Dark Zone: Part 1
What Does Baseball Have to Do With Parenting? It’s a 60-foot journey from the pitcher’s mound to home plate. Once the ball is released from the pitcher’s hand, a batter …
A Brief and Almost Encounter
Act I: The Almost Encounter I almost met Kareem Abdul-Jabbar once. Picture O’Hare airport’s gift shop, filled with trinkets that resemble every other tourist trap except with “Chicago” branded …
Couch to Table
How do we bridge the gap between the therapist’s couch and the client’s kitchen table? The farm to table movement is quickly becoming a cultural staple. It’s the …
A Benediction
This is my last post of the year. Over the next few weeks, I hope to spend the moments that are typically carved out for writing, reflecting on good endings …
Christmas Longing
It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing while we are still alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we …