“A parent’s job isn’t just to teach, but sometimes to protect their child’s innocence a little while longer.” When I…
If Money Didn’t Matter…Well, I Already Did It!
I left a high-paying, high-stress corporate job at 48. Most people thought I was crazy. I walked away from a…
We Are All Immigrants: A Lesson from My Heritage
For most of my life, I believed I was 100% Italian. My mother’s lineage was entirely Italian from Southern Italy…
Parenting With Intention
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.” To future generations, My hope is that one…
Why Most Comedians and Late Night Hosts Aren’t as Smart as They Seem
Today’s comedians and late night hosts often thrive on shock value. They push the boundaries not necessarily to say something…
Brands That I Hunted For
Over the past 40 years of buying and selling antiques, I’ve come to associate with brands that represent craftsmanship, history,…
I Started Out As A Child
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” I grew up in a…
“Simple Things, Bigger Life”
What Could You Do More Of? At 69, I’ve learned that the days really do go faster than you think,…
If I Am Sick, I Would Rather See a Good Vet Than a Modern Doctor
Human medicine has become a system where medication is often the first answer. Doctors are trained to follow clinical practice…
How Benzodiazepines Changed My Life: A Personal Story and Warning
The Beginning of the Worst Period of My Life The worst period of my life began in March of 2001,…
Could a Simple Vitamin Make a Difference for ADHD?
As a parent, or simply someone paying attention to the challenges of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it’s easy to feel like…
Your 40s Are a Wake-Up Call
Why Your Body Won’t Forgive You Forever Ever wonder why older people always talk about their bowel movements? I used…
