Monthly Archives: June 2025

The New Power Suit

When I was in graduate school, I landed a job with an international corporation.  It was suit and tie and I loved it.  I wasn’t just pretending to be an adult.  I made it.  I was the first of my … Continue reading

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Why Sometimes Doing Nothing is Pure Genius

Not long ago a friend nearing retirement confided in me with a heavy heart, his voice carrying a note of genuine surprise, a blend of disappointment and some bewilderment. While the market had soared in recent years, his retirement portfolio … Continue reading

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Low Moon, Big Drama

Every June the full moon rises over fields and forests and the world collectively swoons over the “Strawberry Moon”, a name that dates back to Algonquin tribes, who marked the ripening of wild strawberries with this particular lunar cycle. Normally, … Continue reading

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Posterior Pride: A Deep Dive in the Crack in the System

Let’s be honest, folks. When that persistent “drip… drip… drip…” starts emanating from under your kitchen sink, a primal fear grips the soul. One minute you’re rinsing out your coffee mug, the next you’re knee-deep in an under-the-cabinet puddle, wondering … Continue reading

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The Joy, the Sweat and the Suffering: A Cyclist’s Story

There’s a unique kind of magic in the hum of tires on asphalt, the wind in your face and the rhythmic push and pull of pedals. For me, the bicycle has been a lifelong companion, a constant source of joy … Continue reading

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