In the fall and spring, morning walks in NYC can be quite hectic. In the summer, instead of so many suits, you catch glimpses of runners running on by. You catch a moment, or two of doggies being walked around the block. You also do see children running […]
No shadow in sun But, darkness brings shadows Be prepared for all Rear view mirror knows It guides if listened to Don’t let shadows haunt
What are you most worried about for the future? Have you looked out the window or watched the news lately? There’s many things to worry about. There’s items of immediate concern. There’s medium and long-term worries. Retirement funds while a few decades away are actually on my mind […]
What makes a teacher great? I have to admit that I benefitted greatly from wonderful teachers who worked hard, were not paid much, but invested plenty in me. Interestingly, I had more fruitful personal teacher interactions when I went to public school versus when I went off to […]
A long time ago, I was referred to as a cheerleader. A morale booster. A person who brought levity to many situations. I laugh a lot. Sometimes, that makes people feel good. Sometimes, my laughter makes some people paranoid. It’s not like my laugh is maniacal. It’s just […]
Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? There will be many out there who will disagree with the advice I’m about to give. But, it’s my lived experience and what I have learned through some very hard lessons. In particular, I’ve […]
How do you waste the most time every day? One of the easiest questions to answer is about how I waste time. Short answer: meetings. And, I can assure you I am not the only one who experiences and feels this. That is why there are so many […]
For nearly a decade, I have written a post every day until one day I didn’t. I felt horribly about missing a day. Then I went back to writing every day, until one day I didn’t. Then, that routine happened a few more times. This week, I think […]
Which food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood? Childhood food items are not on grand on my list of childhood memories. But, what I remember is that I loved cereal. I even loved it in early adulthood. Cereal made for some great dinners after for […]
Write about your first crush. Crushes. Oh, how fun and also devastating they can be. I remember a slew of crushes when I was younger. Surprisingly, I don’t think I ever had a celebrity crush. At least, I can’t remember having one. Although, if you were to ask […]