Living 20 Minutes from History—and Choosing Not to Tour It

I live about twenty minutes from Independence Hall, the literal birthplace of our nation. I’m ten minutes from Valley Forge … More

Richard

I’ve carried the name Richard my entire life, and like most people, I never really thought much about it when … More

American Picker

If you had asked me this question when I was twenty, I probably would’ve answered with a title. Something that … More

Men, Women, Power—and the Era I Lived In

We’ve reached a point in this country where men’s behavior toward women from decades ago is being judged as if … More

The Word Depression

Insomnia: The Night I Believed My Brain Forgot How to Sleep I want to tell this story because I know … More

Why Un-Inventing Evil Isn’t as Simple as It Sounds

If I could un-invent something, what would it be? “The real problem isn’t the invention. It’s us.” I have to … More

The Contract

I was about ten years old when I first learned what a contract was. I don’t remember where I heard … More

The Space in My Brain Could Use Some Decluttering

If I’m being honest, the space in my brain is where I can reduce the most clutter in my life—not … More

Of Course It’s a Horse

My favorite animal is the horse. I don’t own a horse. I’ve never ridden one. I don’t have a romantic … More

Don’t Teach the Dummies: An Antique Dealer’s Rule That Still Holds

I was an antique dealer long before there was eBay, back when information was the real currency of the business. … More

My American Vacation

When I think back on my most memorable road trip, it doesn’t start with the destination. It starts in my … More

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