What makes you laugh? I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes me laugh lately. And, not the polite, socially acceptable chuckle you deploy in meetings when someone says “let’s circle back,” but the real laugh. The slightly unhinged, slightly inappropriate, possibly-should-be-checked-by-a-professional kind of laugh. The kind that […]
I recently stumbled across a quote from Pablo Picasso that stopped me mid-scroll. “It takes a long time to become young.” And I thought that’s supremely accurate. Because I feel younger now than I did when I was actually young. When I was younger, I was busy being […]
The other night I was scrolling through my Apple TV streaming options, half-looking for a new series, half-procrastinating on actual work, when I landed on Platonic. Cute, funny show. I’ve enjoyed it. But what really got me laughing wasn’t the dialogue. It was the about page. Apparently, Platonic […]
There’s a flutter in my heart when I hear his laugh— a sound that slices through the heavy ache, the tangled knots. It doesn’t erase the pain, but it chops it down to size, lessens it just a bit, gives me a taste of hope. Laughter is a […]
What positive emotion do you feel most often? Kahlil Gibran’s words resonate deeply and make me think of emotions in a non-traditional way: “Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children.” […]
Nora Ephron’s wisdom resonates deeply: “Gather friends and feed them, laugh in the face of calamity, and cut out all the things—people, jobs—that no longer serve you.” I’ve learned the art of laughter, a balm for the soul, bringing levity to life’s inevitable chaos. A hearty laugh, the […]
What is the legacy you want to leave behind? Legacy—it’s not just the grand achievements or lofty accolades we leave behind; it’s woven into the fabric of our everyday actions and interactions. As I navigate the labyrinth of life, I often ponder the legacy I wish to cultivate, […]
Ah, the passing of time, that unyielding force that grays our hair and dims our eyes… and apparently, our sense of humor too? Yes, it seems that as the years add up on our odometer of life, the once vibrant colors of our comedic palette can fade into […]
If you had a freeway billboard, what would it say? Behold the mighty freeway billboard—a canvas suspended in the air, waiting to unleash a nugget of wisdom upon the speeding masses. If I had the chance to emblazon my message across the skyline, it would be a symphony […]
Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you? Ah, playtime—the secret sauce of a well-lived adult life. As the years pile up, it’s easy to forget the magic that comes with playing, but let’s unravel that misconception. In the grand tapestry of adulthood, playtime […]
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