Recently, I learned that two friends, whom I respect and admire, have different political views than me. When they told me, I was surprised. But why was I alarmed they embraced alternative attitudes? I suspect part of my reaction is […]
I am trying not to miss the small but stellar moments in my life. For example, when I am writing or researching at the computer on my standing desk, my cat often climbs on the radiator and paws at me […]
Two weeks ago, I submitted my resignation to the Honorable Roxanne Covington, for whom I have worked as a law clerk since October 2019. I decided to bail on the position to focus on the legal ghostwriting and research services […]
Have you ever read self-help advice imploring you to ask for something, such as a raise or a free cup of coffee? The suggestion usually concludes with the statement, “You don’t know until you ask.” It’s cliché because it’s true. […]
The next time I read the phrase “The New Normal”, I will lose my proverbial shit. Not a day passes when I do not realize that the pandemic altered life in America. Glossing the change circumstances as “The New Normal” […]
The weather during this time of year in Philadelphia is usually fantastic. High temps. are in the low 70s, and lows are in the 50s. The humidity is low. With windows open, there’s no need for an air conditioner. Why […]
Does your pet have any strange habits? My cat does two things in particular that are odd. First, at random times when the air conditioner, a window unit, is on, she saunters up to the vents and sniffs at the […]
In 2019 in Philadelphia, there were snow days (I think.), or maybe a snow day, which resulted in time off from work. In 2020, there were pandemic days. (Fuck off COVID.) In 2021, there are . . . wait for […]
Do you ever talk to commercials? I do. When this occurs, the cat is probably thinking, “Who the hell is he talking to?” One such commercial plays on the radio during Phillies games. Yes, I am like an old man […]
As I walked after my workout, I looked up at the sky. There was not a cloud in sight. The sun shined brightly on this warm but not humid morning in June. I continued to stride along the Parkway with […]