— and Why Cats Are My Perfect Match Having a pet has been one of the best decisions of my…
The Desire to Seem Virtuous
I’ve noticed something over the years — the desire to seem virtuous has slowly started to replace the desire to…
“In the Middle of Every Difficulty Lies Opportunity.”
In the mid-1990s, the Philadelphia retail scene went through a major shake-up. The regional discount chain I had spent twenty…
The $15,000 Cartier Watch
Read the story Today’s blog prompt asked: “What’s the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased for yourself?”Well, the question…
The Most Expensive Personal Item I’ve Ever Purchased
my Phonak Sphere hearing aids. If you asked me the most expensive personal item I’ve ever bought — other than…
Invest in the Young, Reap a Lifetime of Riches
A lesson from my Father One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is the value of spending time with the…
I’ll Tell You My Favorite Podcast Right After You Tell Me Who You Voted For.
What Podcasts Am I Listening To? Ah yes — today’s prompt: “What podcasts are you listening to?”A harmless little question…
When Words Become Landmines
: How Algorithms and Sensitivity Changed Communication Anyone who knows me knows I love to talk — and I love…
The Great Ground Beef Heist
I should have known it was going to be one of those trips the moment I decided to plan a…
Wood Shop:
The Class That Changed My Life “Don’t let anyone tell you your dreams are too big or impossible. You will…
The Father I Feared
A strict father doesn’t show love in hugs or kind words—he shows it in boundaries, discipline, and the strength he…
How Fasting Cured My Screen Addiction (and Changed My Life)
If you’d told me five years ago that changing when I eat would also change how I live — including…
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