The funny thing about being under the weather is the bizarre yearning that comes with it. Not just a yearning to feel better, but for me, it’s a yearning to do better. It might be the fuzzy head, the medicated train of thought or the stuffy nose, …

Have you ever experienced a moment in life when scene and song came together in perfect harmony? This afternoon as we were descending into Long Beach, the sky was clear blue with a golden horizon. The sun would be setting in about half an hour, an…

Today was our second day of focus groups here in Westchester County. At the beginning of each group, the moderator asked his series of introductory questions the same way he’d done on the first day. He had the participants pair off and interview e…

One month ago, I was shedding a tear and saying farewell to Christmas. December was in the rear-view mirror and it left me wondering how I’d muster the drive to make it through the majority of 2012 until the next time I’d be able to decorate for t…

I flew Jet Blue today for the first time. It was a pretty excellent experience, and one that I can’t wait to repeat. Their La Perle Sauvignon Blanc was one of the tastier airline wines I’ve ever had, and the cheese tray was delicious. Throw in Dir…

Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness are the ones that leave you the most delighted. Fresh out of cold meds, I ran to the store earlier to load up on a new batch. I realized I was also out of my favorite cereal, Special K Chocolatey Delight (if…

I came across a friend’s CD the other night as I was searching for a box of notecards. I didn’t find the stationery, but I pulled the CD from the shelf and reviewed its printed contents for a few moments. I never fully listened to it when I bought…

Sometimes there are days when we avoid it. It’s easier to stay under the covers, cozy and safe. Other times we’re forced into it, and we do our best to put on a good show. We know others expect it of us, and we know they’re watching with critical …

It’s a funny thing when you think your preferences are so firmly rooted in one area and then, out of the blue, something the exact opposite pops into your head that inspires you to think, “Hm, yeah. That sounds fun.” It happened to me the other da…

I watched an interview with George Lucas on TV this evening. He spoke about how he had been in a terrible car wreck during his high school years and, in that accident, he was ejected from his vehicle. Up to that point, he had wanted to be a race c…