You Benefited From the System. Why Are You Willing to Burn It Down?

I’ve been thinking a lot about why emotions so often crowd out facts, especially among people who should know better. … More

To push WordPress to come up with better daily prompt questions

My mission is simple, and it has nothing to do with writing more often or posting more content. My mission … More

I think the whole idea of living a very long life gets misunderstood, especially when people see how much time, … More

What could I do differently?Honestly, I could stop letting aggressive drivers get under my skin. That’s the real answer for … More

“The future is something I manage. The past is something I feel.” That’s a really hard prompt for me because, … More

For me, the greatest gift someone could ever give me is their time—and right behind that, their mentorship. Not money. … More

Today’s prompt question asks, What colleges have you attended? “A piece of paper doesn’t give someone intelligence. Life does.”Wow. That … More

What are my biggest challenges? That’s easy. I am a worry wart wrapped in a hypochondriac, dipped in anxiety, and … More

Don’t Pretend You Have One — Or Don’t Care Some people today love calling themselves “independent.” It sounds noble — … More

I was born in 1957. Obviously, I don’t remember a single thing about that year itself. I don’t remember the … More

“A society that loses trust in its referees eventually stops playing the game.” Something has felt off for a while … More

“The people who shape us rarely announce themselves.” This is a hard prompt for me—not because I lack answers, but … More