What are you going to be when you grow up? This is a question I was often asked by my … More
Author: Beebop
Meet The New Wife
So I heard this story the other day from a buddy of mine, and the more I sat with it, … More
I love The Summer
I Love Summertime I’ve realized something about myself… I don’t just dislike winter—I take it personally. I really hate it. … More
it’s better to win people over than to try to win over them.
If someone insulted you yesterday and needed your help today, would you let resentment make the decision for you? I’ve … More
Fear
Fear Can Sometimes Be a Good Thing If You Do Something About It What has driven me to take care … More
Five Everyday Things That Make Me Happy
People chase happiness like it’s hiding somewhere exotic, but mine shows up right in everyday life — the kind you … More
What it felt like
It was 1974 and the one thing I learned for the first time in high school had nothing to do … More
AGING: THE MOMENT YOU REALIZE YOU’RE THE OLD GUY
A funny thing about aging: it always hits everybody else first. You run into an old friend and think, Holy … More
Why $60,000 in Retirement Is Like Earning $80,000 Working
I’ve learned something in retirement that I never fully appreciated when I was working, and it’s this: not all dollars … More
The Words I Learned as a Kid Growing Up With My Italian Dad
what words did you learn growing up ? Growing up with my dad, I didn’t learn real Italian — I … More
The Olympics Lost Something Along the Way
I loved watching weightlifting and wrestling when I was in high school. Those were my events. There was something raw … More
I wanted to be a comedian
When I was five years old, I wanted to be a comedian. Not a fireman, not a ballplayer—a comedian. And … More