Five Everyday Things That Make Me Happy

People chase happiness like it’s hiding somewhere exotic, but mine shows up right in everyday life — the kind you … More

What it felt like

It was 1974 and the one thing I learned for the first time in high school had nothing to do … More

what words did you learn growing up ? Growing up with my dad, I didn’t learn real Italian — I … More

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

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