The Olympics Lost Something Along the Way

I loved watching weightlifting and wrestling when I was in high school. Those were my events. There was something raw … More

I wanted to be a comedian

When I was five years old, I wanted to be a comedian. Not a fireman, not a ballplayer—a comedian. And … More

There’s a misconception in the antique world that every sale has to be negotiated down—from the buyer’s side—as if getting … More

I’ve watched this play out my whole life, in business, in friendships, even within families. Strength attracts people. Weakness pushes … More

What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? When I’m worried and I can’t sleepI count my blessings … More

For me that’s an easy question. Anyone who reads my blog probably already knows the answer. I’m 100% Italian, and … More

When I’m writing this I’m sixty-nine, and one hundred still sounds like something you see on TV. The cameras show … More

Today’s prompt asks about your middle name and whether it carries any special meaning. My middle name is Michael, but … More

Lately I’ve been watching a YouTuber named Kurt Caz. If you’ve never heard of him, he’s not the typical travel … More

Failure Is Usually Just a Delayed Introduction to Success When you get to my age, you realize something interesting about … More

The strange thing about life is that you don’t understand the most important parts until you’re old enough to look … More

I had to laugh when I read today’s prompt: What are three objects you couldn’t live without? That’s a dangerous … More