I listen to the Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepphard (sp?). On Wednesday, I played the episode with Jewel Kilcher and was impressed by her. First, she has overcome significant adversity. Second, I didn’t know that Alaska’s winter is six […]

On Saturday morning, as part of my post-workout routine, I walked along the outskirts of the city’s center. As I headed back towards downtown Philadelphia, a clear, deep blue sky was the canvas to the little-more-than a handful of skyscrapers, […]

I recognize local news is important. Nonetheless, I am losing the ability to tolerate the broadcasts — radio or tv. Stories that include interviews with Joe Six-Pack or Karen are excruciatingly painful. This morning, I listened to a local citizen […]

Dating in 2020 is a challenge. That pesky pandemic the “fake news” keeps talking about has drastically curtailed the options to meet a potential date. Bars and coffee shops, if not closed already, should be shuttered for the near future. […]

Today is the summer solstice. It is the longest day of the year and the official first day of summer. On this day, twenty years ago, I was twenty-one years old and would have been living in Sea Isle City, […]

This morning during my walk, I saw something disturbing. A portion of the street around Philadelphia’s City Hall was blocked off. At least ten military vehicles were parked close by, and soldiers wearing sand-colored camo, helmets, and holding large machine […]

Yes, it is the unofficial start of summer 2020! It doesn’t feel like it. Maybe it’s a result of today’s rain. Maybe it’s due to the temps. in the low 60s in Philly. Maybe it’s because I have been stuck […]

That’s right. Fuck you, COVID-19. Since March 16, I have sheltered in place — a small apartment in Center City. I have read the articles as well as the blog posts about mindfulness and being thankful for what I have […]

Your time and attention meant more to me than anything else, but the latter faded because I failed to engage and captivate it. We spent a lot of time together — nearly every Friday evening to Monday morning as well […]

I am not sure when the phenomenon began, but a few words — “so,” “literally,” and “look” — have become overused to cringe-worthy levels. Folks are keen on dropping a “Sooooooo” before they answer a question. It is a nightmare […]