My girlfriend told me she killed a long black bug — presumably a cockroach — in the kitchen yesterday. She showed me the stain on the wall, the aftermath of the murder. I was distracted for the next hour with […]

I am fortunate to have a window in my office. The view of Haddon Avenue, a strip mall, and mixed-use buildings is not extravagant, but it is better than the four walls of a cubicle. And today, I saw a […]

I too often allow myself to forget that life is excellent. While Faith and I watched The Bachelorette last night, the episode showed a contestant shirtless. I remarked, “That dude is jacked.” I say something or think something similar when […]

On Saturday, I went to a Celebration of Life for my Aunt Suki. I shared laughs and tears with a select group of her closest family and friends. Her children, my cousins, offered heartwarming stories and memories. The love that […]

Last night, I saw Barbie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. I was initially hesitant, but my wonderful girlfriend insisted we go (and that I be excited about it). The flick pleasantly surprised me. Barbie is topical, silly, and sometimes […]