The Culture in Our Code
Trickle-down Rust Belt. My daughter asked me to describe our family’s culture for a school project. I blurted out, “trickle-down rust belt.” She stared at me blankly. Fair enough. In …
I’m Sorry That I’m Sorry
Are you terminally apologetic? It’s OK; please don’t apologize for it. I suffered this ailment once, too. Hope exists. My case was bad. I knew it. To the man on …
Are You Thriving or Surviving With Your Empathy?
The crying baby picture is brilliant, thank you very much. Distress + infant face = double whammy: I hijacked your attention and empathy circuits. Some (probably no one) might say …
Our Empty Fuel Tanks Are Not Fine
Buckle up earthlings. Buckle up because in case you haven’t noticed, we’ve got a problem on our hands. A problem of the most undesirable impact and size. It’s bigger than, …
We Take Us From Here: Let No Light Be Extinguished
Mom, please meet them at the gate. I will do what I can here. My mom was gifted to this world as a vessel of love. A life-long teacher, she …