freelance writer
Status Report
A wee frolic through the American obsession with fancy titles; plus, teeing up travel, feeding dictators, and a few good things. As we approach our nation's 250th birthday this weekend, it's interesting to me that we're a country where some take to the streets
Beginner's Mind
“In the beginner’s mind, there are unlimited possibilities. In the expert’s mind, there are few.” -- Shunryu Suzuki Roshi
Bull Market
Ferdinand the Bull turns 90; plus, solitude influencers, a few pleasing things, and a really good place to donate right now. Dear readers, Have you been good little boys and girls this week? I sure hope so. Let me know what's new in your world by hitting the
Don't Hurt Yourself
"If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts." -- Albert Einstein
You Think You Know Someone, 2.0
"The ice age is comin', the sun's zoomin' in. Meltdown expected, the wheat is growin' thin. Engines stop runnin', but I have no fear. 'Cause London is drownin' and I live by the river." -- London Calling, The Clash
Dressed to Impress
“In a machine age, dressmaking is one of the last refuges of the human, the personal, the inimitable." -- Christian Dior
