The names of the dead
Listening to NPR, I heard a story about a vigil for the victims of the recent mass shooting in San Bernadino, at the end of which they read the names […]
Meanderings
I think about a lot of things, and if it doesn’t fit into one of these other categories, it will go in here.
Facebook Furlough and Fast Company
The last couple weeks have been hectic and stressful. There’s been a lot going on at my employer. I’m traveling a lot, which I don’t enjoy. My phone is broken […]
I’ll just leave this here…
Referring to this post, I mentioned that Cancer Treatment Centers of America pisses me off. Apparently I’m not the only one criticizing them and other cancer centers for promoting false […]
The humanity of our heroes
I’m a big fan of motorcycle racing, particularly the premiere class of the world stage, MotoGP. I’m also a fan of one of the most successful and popular riders of […]
Being present
A friend of mine recently wrote in her blog a post that caused me to stop and think about how we spend the limited time we’re given. The entire post […]
Being out of your depth
I got a difficult phone call recently. It started as a voice mail from a friend. It was about another friend of ours who I’ll call Pete. (Not his real […]
Loving an introvert
While I occasionally have to convince people of the truth of this statement, I’m an introvert, and so is my girlfriend, Suzanne. That doesn’t mean that I’m shy or socially […]
Cancer marketing – a survivor’s perspective
In the last couple years, I’ve noticed a marked increase in promotion for cancer centers and cancer units in existing hospitals. Locally, it started with Cancer Treatment Centers of America. […]
Period pieces
I recently jumped on the motorcycle to explore some new territory. I pointed the bike northeast, and following no particular route, soon found myself in an area surrounded by old […]
The ultimate in luxury
I’m sitting in an airport, which I find myself doing these days with astonishing frequency, particularly for a guy who doesn’t like to fly. I’m not afraid of flying. I […]