4 life lessons I learned on the river

On a rafting trip through the Gates of Lodore, I jotted down several life lessons that brought me joy or sparked positivity.

Rebounding in 2021

At the start of the pandemic, I decided to buy a mini-trampoline or rebounder for cardio workouts. I hadn’t belonged … More

It’s been a year.

I’m grateful for my canine companion, my rescue pup, Samwell … who goes by Sam, or whatever nickname I might … More

This is how we do it. sometimes.

In 2020, the New York Times suggests that to channel our best selves, we be more like Jonathan Van Ness. … More

Shocked about Schock? Read between the writers’ lines

If you haven’t read former Congressman Barney Frank’s comments about now former Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL), or if you don’t … More

Life after gallbladder surgery

It’s been six months since I had my gall bladder removed and almost one year since the attacks started that … More

Diagnosed with gallstones: Changing my diet didn’t help (at first)

Following my diagnosis in mid-November, I changed my diet pretty drastically. I did a lot of research on the Interwebs … More

Diagnosed with gallstones

This is the first in a series of posts on my recent diagnosis with gallstones. The post below covers my … More

Nip/Tuck, discovered with Glee

Slightly more than one decade after its debut, I am finally watching “Nip/Tuck,” the FX show about two plastic surgeons … More

Distractions at the movies

I’m amazed that no one has yet created a popcorn container for the movies that doesn’t make any noise. You … More