This is the first in a series of three posts recapping my trip to visit family in Italy through the notes in my journal. The notes have been edited for clarity, and to avoid making you want to drive an ice pick into your eye. (more…)
My family and I recently returned from a trip to Italy, which I cover in another post series. Today’s post is a story about the restaurant we visited on our first night there, while staying in Rome. (more…)
I don’t know exactly what it is, but there’s something about open water that speaks to me lately. It never used to be the case; I wasn’t a fan when I was younger. In fact, even though I’m a decent swimmer, drowning is one of my biggest fears. Still, I can’t escape or deny the feeling of serenity that water evokes in me these days. (more…)
The other day, my wife and I were out for date night. There was a new café open in town, and we thought we’d check it out. We ended up hitting two different places that night, and this story is about the dramatic difference in the customer experience between when a place gets the little details right, and when they get them wrong.
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Sometimes it’s hard to know when the grief of losing a loved one will flare up – it might be the most unassuming thing that reminds you of your loss. Maybe it’s a meal that tastes like the one they used to make. Maybe it’s a flower that used to be planted in their gardens, or a path you used to walk together. (more…)
As someone who has had both fantastic and terrible jobs in my career so far, I’ve learned to tell the difference between a healthy job and an unhealthy one. The unfortunate reality is that, if you work for a company, the chances are pretty good that you’ll one day find yourself in a stress-inducing position that’s bad for your health. Here are nine signs that can help you figure out whether that’s the case. (more…)
There once was a samurai who was renowned for his swordsmanship. He had fought countless battles and defeated hundreds of opponents on the battlefield. So when he heard that the emperor was holding an exhibition whereby a few selected warriors would be invited to demonstrate their skill, he began looking forward to the invitation. When it finally came, he read it with eager anticipation. (more…)
People have varying opinions about the word “debt.” Some people view debt as a tool; others are wary of it; still others treat it like a two-flush corn log, refusing to touch it with a 10-foot pole. Despite these widely diverging viewpoints on the topic though, debt is a necessity for most of us, and it’s not nearly as well-understood as it should be. (more…)
