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

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

The item I was incredibly attached to as a kid wasn’t a toy, a blanket, or some action figure I … More

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

Today’s WordPress prompt asks, Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you? And the minute I … More

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