Remembering flashbulbs and fictions

Like most people past early childhood on September 11, 2001, I remember exactly where I was when I heard: in the car. The news was too bizarre and my brain went straight to disbelief, assuming an oddly timed War of the Worlds sort of broadcast. I pumped gas and, when...

Curiosity 201

Divorce is a great university but the cost of tuition is too high.              – Harvey Yaffe One of the most important things that I learned in the university of my divorce was that curiosity is a mighty nice idea but only impactful when made into a verb. And:...

The healing power of a harmless untruth

Live by the foma* that make you brave and kind and healthy and happy. *Harmless untruths ― Kurt Vonnegut Steve said, “I don’t know. I really don’t. All I know is that my life is better when I assume that people are doing their best. It keeps me out of judgment and...

Idiots and maniacs are everywhere

“Have you ever noticed, when you’re driving, that anyone driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone driving faster than you is a maniac?”       – George Carlin, philosopher (he was also very funny) A few weeks ago, I got a call from a loved one in the midst...

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