At 69 years old, I’ve learned that true energy isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about how I care for my body,…
When in Doubt, Reach Out
I’ve been thinking lately about how easy it is to let time pass without checking in on the people who…
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…
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…
Why I’ve Always Been a Catch-and-Release Angler
Unlike my father and grandfather, I have always been a catch-and-release fisherman. I still remember the first time I tasted…
How much is Big Money and Private Equity Secretly Controlling Our Lives?
As I sit here at 69, looking back over my life, I can’t help but ask: When did the world…
Are You Smarter Than Your Boss? How Did This Guy Ever Get Promoted?
I’ve managed people who were smarter than me, knew the merchandise better than I did, and could execute the job…
When Health Becomes a Business: Why We’re Losing Real Wellness
I’m 69, but I feel 30. I run three miles without breaking a sweat, I’m not overweight, I follow a…
A True Story
“Fate is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” It’s always struck me as uncanny how history brushes past…
Life Without Music? you ask
What would my life be like without music? Well, first, I’d wake up groggily with no Peace Train to carry…
My Father’s Best Birthday
Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning, anyone can start over and make a new ending.” One…
Disconnected in a Connected World
In the early days of America, communication was simple and personal. Neighbors spoke face to face, shared the news through…