Today, sitting outside at a cafe on Grand Avenue, I met a two-month old baby, Stella, her mother, and her … More
Category: Inspiration
Words: “… If You Only Talk About The Problem”
“… If You Only Talk About The Problem” “Speaking to thousands and thousands of people has convinced me that, if … More
Visitors @ My Window
I have cats. So, when I heard a “thud” at the window, I assumed it was one of my furry … More
Movie: Jon Favreau’s CHEF
Though I’m late to the party, I’m thrilled to have discovered Jon Favreau’s fabulous film CHEF. A sleeper hit when it … More
Words: “The Test Of A First-rate Intelligence “
The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time … More
Is It Possible To Legislate Respect?
Kansas City just became the latest in a list of cities considering a law against street harassment that would encompass … More
The Art of The Virtual “Smudgy Hug”
Humans are social beings. We crave human-to-human contact. Even as machines and technology take over more and more aspects of … More
Change Will Take Men Standing Up Against Domestic Violence
Ray Rice’s indefinite suspension from the Baltimore Ravens for the physical abuse of his then fiancée Janay Palmer has sparked … More
Invisible Desert Dwellers
Desert dwellers are accustomed to the monsoon season and the rain it ushers in, a glass of water raised to … More
Ray Rice Incident a Watershed Moment on Domestic Violence?
The video of Ray Rice knocking his then-fiancée Janay Palmer unconscious and dragging her from a casino elevator has by … More