Rise and Fall to the Level Around You

I’ve come to believe that life is less about raw talent and more about the company you keep. It’s a … More

Tea for the Tillerman: A Reflection on Life in My 20s

When I was in my 20s, Cat Stevens’ Tea for the Tillerman was more than just music—it was a mirror … More

Unlike my father and grandfather, I have always been a catch-and-release fisherman. I still remember the first time I tasted … More

As I sit here at 69, looking back over my life, I can’t help but ask: When did the world … More

I’ve managed people who were smarter than me, knew the merchandise better than I did, and could execute the job … More

I’m 69, but I feel 30. I run three miles without breaking a sweat, I’m not overweight, I follow a … More

“Fate is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” It’s always struck me as uncanny how history brushes past … More

What would my life be like without music? Well, first, I’d wake up groggily with no Peace Train to carry … More

Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning, anyone can start over and make a new ending.” One … More

In the early days of America, communication was simple and personal. Neighbors spoke face to face, shared the news through … More

When I first got married, I decided to prove my culinary skills with the simplest of tasks: cooking white rice. … More

I’ve learned over the years that if my expectations in life always rise higher than what I already have, I’ll … More