Waves Roll In My Thoughts

I saved the following and read it often as I daily struggle to pry myself away from the constant chatter in my head. I notice myself often in a hurry for something I want to happen right away. I want […]

When you live with someone, it is sometimes difficult to hide from your bullshit. I have been living with my girlfriend for more than a month. It is the first time in my life (I’m 44 years old.) that I’ve […]

The small apartment I live in has an air conditioner in the window. It is loud and does not always cool the pad as much as I like. Sometimes, I wish I chilled myself in the coolness & quietness of […]

In today’s reminiscence, I look back to my late teens and early twenties, also known as the good ol’ days. Hearing John Denver’s Take Me Home Country Roads reminds me of the Ocean Drive bar in Sea Isle City, New […]

The cat sat on the windowsill above her litter box as I cleaned it this morning. I could almost hear her say, “Don’t miss any poops as you scoop, human.” She jumped down from the ‘sill as I finished my […]

I recently joined a new gym. I dig the joint because it has a lot of free weights, machines, and areas to lift. But there’s something that weirds me out. Two of the handful of folks who work at the […]

I went to my parents’ house on Sunday to celebrate my 44th birthday. The crowd consisted of my parents, sister, and nieces, who, thanks to their mom, wished me a happy 45th birthday. My dad has a host of maladies […]

Professional & personal development is impossible without discomfort. Thus, to continue growing as a company, Sullivan | Simon, LLC must invest in a marketing campaign. The required expenditure is pricier than what I’d perceive as prudent. Furthermore, I recognize that […]

I’ve been a member of a SWEAT gym since about 2005. I was training one afternoon when an employee approached me and said, “We’re closed for good after 5 p.m. tomorrow. SWEAT is going out of business.” And with that, […]