Ancient Egyptians spent their whole lives preparing for the end of their lives. But dying is the one certainty most of us never plan for. It always blindsides us. I want open casket when I die. Not just from the waist up, but from the feet up, both … Continue reading Death Etiquette
Is this photo by Kate Beale too funny or what? I burst out laughing the minute I saw it. And although I don’t remember what my mood was prior to seeing it I know that I felt a little lighter afterwards. Laughter begets laughter doesn’t it? So, it follows that happiness begets happiness. And unhappiness … Continue reading ADAPT AND HAPPINESS WILL FIND YOU
Bravo to the people who do the jobs we don’t want to do. Firemen, for instance. They run into burning buildings when we’re running out. And trash collectors. Gathering up garbage on a sweltering afternoon is challenging enough without also contending with those of us who neglect to properly tie … Continue reading Gross Outs
The most embarrassing thing you ever did at work was probably not the most helpful to your career, but the risk of shame didn’t hold you back from, let’s say, dancing like a stripper at the office Christmas party, did it? As you and humiliation are already well acquainted it … Continue reading How Much Do You Make ?
You might think that there were no joys to air travel given the crush of people flying with you and the rude selfishness displayed by some of them. But you’d be wrong. My cranky quotient was already at an all time high as soon as the 4:00 a.m. alarm went off and I had to … Continue reading The Joy Of Air Travel
“Because I’m worth it.” Who could argue with the French beauty giant L’Oreal for creating that neat little catch phrase and giving us the best reason in the world to splurge on ourselves? Guilty pleasures are luxuries because they are both irresistible and unnecessary. Those splurges are typically not grand enough to lead to bankruptcy, … Continue reading LUXURY: What’s Your Weakness?
My great friend, Paul Szep is a 2 time Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist with the syndicate Creators.com. Through the years, he would often discuss freedom of the press issues with colleagues, friends and fans. “You are as free as your publisher allows you to be,” he would answer when someone asked if he could … Continue reading Courage to Criticize
Song As A Great Leveller. Continue reading Song As A Great Leveller
Great levellers can yield great things. If you are open to them. Most people think they can sing even when they can’t. But we all get a pass at Christmas when carols call. That was basically the instruction from the very charismatic conductor of Candles By Candlelight at London’s … Continue reading Song As A Great Leveller
What is most striking about Vienna, apart from the art, music, architecture and cake is the profound silence. No horns are honking. No people are yelling. The Viennese are a civilized, sedate bunch. I feel safe making that kind of generalization because I asked around and both Austrian and foreigner alike agreed with the … Continue reading What’s all the noise about?
Burning Daylight 