I don't really like change. I enjoy drinking the same brand of OJ each morning. I never stray very far from Raisin Bran. I've been known to contemplate a haircut for at least six months before committing to the chop, and I'm still working up the courage to buy new glasses despite the fact that … Continue reading Contemplating Change: The 30-Day Challenge
writing
Dreamin’ in Slang
Words must be my passion if I find myself dreaming about them at night. In the past I've dreamt that I was writing some important piece of journalistic prose or crafting the absolutely perfect title for a newspaper (I did not remember the title when I woke up - perhaps Shades of Indistinct?). My dream … Continue reading Dreamin’ in Slang
My New Year’s Resolution: It’s All About Connection
I don’t really make New Year’s resolutions – not really. Oh, rather, I don’t make multiple resolutions. I just make one, and I make it over and over again each New Year. I’ve made the same resolution every January 1st for as long as I can remember: this year I will do a better job … Continue reading My New Year’s Resolution: It’s All About Connection
My Dream: Discussing Commas in Casual Conversation
Have you ever noticed that sometimes when a doctor or a lawyer introduces himself to you as a doctor or a lawyer, suddenly you can think of a million questions to help yourself get free advice? "Doctor, I've had this pain in my side for three weeks - could it be serious?" Or maybe, "Lawyer, … Continue reading My Dream: Discussing Commas in Casual Conversation
What holds you back?
It occurs to me that it has been more than a year since I posted on this blog. I could use all the usual excuses - I've been busy, I haven't been sure what to write about, I've been super busy, I've been focusing on other hobbies. Did I mention I've been busy? Yeah, all … Continue reading What holds you back?