The Word Depression

Insomnia: The Night I Believed My Brain Forgot How to Sleep I want to tell this story because I know … More

Why Un-Inventing Evil Isn’t as Simple as It Sounds

If I could un-invent something, what would it be? “The real problem isn’t the invention. It’s us.” I have to … More

The Contract

I was about ten years old when I first learned what a contract was. I don’t remember where I heard … More

The Space in My Brain Could Use Some Decluttering

If I’m being honest, the space in my brain is where I can reduce the most clutter in my life—not … More

Of Course It’s a Horse

My favorite animal is the horse. I don’t own a horse. I’ve never ridden one. I don’t have a romantic … More

Really?

“What is your favorite animal?” That’s today’s WordPress writing prompt. And respectfully, this is exactly why I keep asking WordPress … More

Don’t Teach the Dummies: An Antique Dealer’s Rule That Still Holds

I was an antique dealer long before there was eBay, back when information was the real currency of the business. … More

My American Vacation

When I think back on my most memorable road trip, it doesn’t start with the destination. It starts in my … More

What will it be like?

I was watching an old Mission: Impossible movie last night, one of the earlier ones starring Tom Cruise, and I … More

The Business Idea I Wish Existed When I Bought My First House

StraightTalk Property Review Services I’ve always thought there was a business hiding in plain sight for first-time and young homebuyers, … More

You Benefited From the System. Why Are You Willing to Burn It Down?

I’ve been thinking a lot about why emotions so often crowd out facts, especially among people who should know better. … More

Who made that?

I was talking with my twelve-year-old granddaughter about how I know there’s a God, and I kept it simple. I … More