“If you start waiting for other people to stop being stupid, it will take too long.“ ~Raskilnikov, in the play Crime and Punishment Isn’t that just the greatest quote? Raskilnikov utters this line near the end of the play, shortly before he breaks down and confesses his crime. He holds a theory that some men … Read more
Reflection: it is difficult to experience true happiness when one does not live in integrity. You can experience pleasure, yes. But true happiness, as it is related to meaning and engagement with life, is difficult to achieve and impossible to hold when one is out of integrity. The word Integrity comes from the Latin, “integritas” … Read more
I watched the Academy Awards on Sunday nite and was, of course, THRILLED when Slumdog Millionaire won Best Picture. I loved the book (Q&A) and I wrote two posts about the movie back in December when I first saw it. I had to stay up past my bedtime to watch them open the envelope , … Read more
I woke up early this morning — unusual for me — and was unable to go back to sleep. By the time my alarm went off I was wide awake and eager to meet the day. I got out of bed filled with an excitement and sense of optimism. I don’t know where that came … Read more
A reader sent me this story as a response my post on Saying Goodbye. I teared up as I read it, and now pass it along to you. My Aunt Corrine passed on last Friday evening — she’s now singing in a different place. I hope you enjoy it. THE OLD PHONE When I was … Read more
Someone sent me this lovely poem and I so want to pass it on. A fabulous Thought for the Day: Life is short. Break the rules. Forgive quickly. Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are … Read more
My dear Aunt Corrine (my Mom’s only sibling) was diagnosed w/ a brain cancer in Feb 2007, and had endured many ordeals since. Throughout the battle w/ cancer, the family insisted she remain in her home, and they marshalled family and friends for around the clock care for two whole years. Aunt Corrine proved VERY … Read more
“What’s the best piece of advice you ever received?” A TV interviewer asked this of her guest recently, and that question got me thinking about how I’d respond. My mother always used to say, “if you love what you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” It took me a couple … Read more
My wife and I recently completed a “remodel on a budget” on our bathroom. With minimal investment — new towel holders, a couple of shelves, a new rug, and some spray paint — we converted from a blue & mauve color scheme to a bold purple & white, which was a pretty dramatic transformation. But … Read more
“Do you really need that?” my wife asked as I dropped a dark chocolate bar into the grocery cart. “One can never have too much dark chocolate,” I countered. She gave me a look…. “I think you have an ample supply,” she offered, grimly. Hmmm. Curious, I set out to learn just how much chocolate … Read more