Earlier this week I had a day marked by deep friendship. In the morning I spoke briefly with a close friend that I’ve known for almost 30 years. As I told him via text, “I need your sage counsel.” He made himself available on short notice, taking time from a family vacation. It was great […]
Daily Life
Cup Writing
As a child, Fridays had a special status. Friday was “donut day.” My dad would wake me and my brothers up extra early so we could go to Winchell’s. I can still taste the Cinnamon Crunch donut and still smell my dad’s black coffee. I can feel the warmth of the splash of black coffee […]
A Thunderstorm at the Airport
For reasons that are in their own right moderately intriguing but not exactly germane to the topic at hand I recently ended up spending most of Sunday, July 5th, 2026, in the airport even though I had no flight of my own to catch. Finding myself in the unusual circumstance of being surrounded by travelers […]
Life Lessons 3/6/25
Blessing for the Day
Wake up, awaken live with heart speak wisely open your eyes listen well walk with purpose pay attention be generous be kind accept blessings appreciate the good do something with this life
A Blessing for the Day
May you wake up rested. May your day be filled with meaning. May you do something that brings you joy. May something unexpected and good occur either to you or through you. May you hear music. May you find a moment to be in nature. May you breathe well and fully. May you find yourself […]