“I’ll Take it Under Advisement – Adventures in Declining with Grace” explores the art of decision-making through the eyes of a spirited 71-year-old. This series blends humor and wisdom in essays that traverse joy, regret, and the beauty of choosing. It’s a heartfelt journey into life’s crossroads, offering laughter, insight, and the shared experience of facing choices with courage and humor—a treasure for readers seeking warmth and wisdom.
Let’s Drive Instead of Fly: The Realities of a Cross-Country Road Trip “Let’s drive instead of fly” is often spoken with the romantic notion of hitting the open road, wind in your hair, and freedom at your fingertips. It conjures images of picturesque landscapes and spontaneous adventures. That is, until you’re several hours into a […]
Embracing the Importance of Sleep: Lessons from a Reformed Night Owl “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” I used to proclaim with the bravado of a man who thought sleep was for the weak. I wore my midnight oil-burning habits like a badge of honor, convinced that the night was just an extension of the day, […]
The Perils of Winging It: The Great Speech Fiasco The phrase “I’ll just wing it” has always carried a certain reckless charm, like a daredevil winking at danger. It suggests a world where preparation is for the cautious, and success is a matter of improvisational flair. I embraced this philosophy wholeheartedly until the Great Speech […]
The Babysitter Chronicles: A Lesson in Parenting at Formal Events Uttering “We don’t need a babysitter” with the confidence of seasoned parents, my wife and I prepared to attend an important event, bringing our two young children, aged four and two. We naively believed that our little angels would sit quietly, enchanted by the adults […]
