Last week, a curious incident unfolded in my neighborhood that left us chuckling and reflecting on our habits. It began when one neighbor mistakenly put out her recycling on the wrong week. Soon after, a domino effect occurred as others followed suit without checking...
In 2019, I ventured into the backcountry, parking my car near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. I fought with my feet to carry me and my 40-pound pack nine miles to the David Lessor Shelter, nestled deep in the woods. This shelter, one of 260 along the Appalachian Trail...
Have you ever found yourself standing in a fitting room, questioning whether you can rock this outfit? Recently, I found myself in that very situation, pondering over a pair of pants and whether they matched my age category. My wife often teases me about my style...
Recently, I found myself thrust into an unexpected interview scenario that profoundly underscored the value of genuine connection. While I knew that Janet—the head of human resources—was on the lookout for a coach, I was completely in the dark about the specifics: why...
It was the morning of July 24th, and I was out for my usual morning walk when I bumped into my friend Chip and his wife. “What do you think about the turn of events?” I asked Chip, referring to Joe Biden pulling out of the race. “Don’t get me started with politics,”...
Have you ever been asked to work for free? Maybe the request came in the form of additional projects being added indiscriminately to your workload or getting a promotion without a pay raise. Very often, we say “yes,” hoping that something good will come in return. ...
