Book: THE SON by Philipp Meyer

” an incredible historical fiction … a full-belly satisfying feast” A sprawling family saga spanning the 1840s to 2012, The Son … More

Words: “…The Gulf Between Practice and Profession …”

“One of the great tragedies of life is that men seldom bridge the gulf between practice and profession, between doing … More

Does Hollywood Reflect Our Struggle With Aging?

I recently asked if we are now a Botox Nation, preferring Barbie and Ken’s wrinkle-free faces, boobs of steel that say … More

Silence Equals A “Yes” Vote

The midterm elections are upon us and famously have lower turnouts, but it’s more important than ever to vote. Midterms … More

Komen Pink Camouflaging “Bit For The Cure”

One in eight women will develop or die from breast cancer.  Having a mission statement to end breast cancer is … More

Freezing Eggs, A Perk For Female Employees?

When I read the headline that Apple and Facebook are now offering to freeze female employees’ eggs as a perk of employment, … More

Success In An Elusive F2 at The Knoxville Zoo

Once upon a time, an interesting species of turtle became extinct. Last seen in 1908, the Arakan Forest Turtle, Heosemys depressa, … More

Who Would Maya be Now?

Today, sitting outside at a cafe on Grand Avenue, I met a two-month old baby, Stella,  her mother, and her … More

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

Who’s Entertained By Bad Political Stunt Casting?

Jerry Doyle and I discuss my recent post venting about the poor decision by CBS’s THE GOOD WIFE to have presidential advisor … More