Author Archives: The Narrator

Bluetooth or Bonkers – the Perilous Puzzle of Public Perception

There was a time, not so long ago, when it was relatively easy to distinguish the eccentric from the executive. You’d be strolling down Main Street, enjoying your ice cream cone or contemplating your lunch options, when suddenly you’d spot … Continue reading

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Freedom, Fireworks and Founding Fathers

As the calendar pages turn towards July, a familiar tension begins to build in my solidly middle-class neighborhood. It’s not the anticipation of barbecues and parades, not entirely. It’s the low, rumbling dread of what’s to come: the unofficial, unsanctioned … Continue reading

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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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Reflections on National Search and Rescue Week

In 2010, the U.S. Senate designated the week leading up to Memorial Day weekend as National Search and Rescue Week. It’s a time meant to honor and recognize the tireless, often invisible work of search and rescue professionals and volunteers … Continue reading

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The Sin of Mixed Roots: When Latin and Greek Walk into a Word

Let me start by saying I don’t judge people for the choices they make in life.  Love who you want, as long as everyone’s consenting and no one’s getting hurt, but if you’re going to go all-in on a lifestyle, … Continue reading

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Mom: The Friend You Never Knew You Needed (Until You Grew Up)

There’s something almost magical about reaching a point in life where you can sit across from your mom, coffee in hand, and just talk. Not about chores or curfews or why your laundry always smells like gym socks, but about … Continue reading

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