While vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard last month, I joined my daughters on a guided walking tour about the movie JAWS. We discovered fascinating facts, like how the film, despite its budget overruns and mechanical shark issues, became a cultural phenomenon … Read More
“Playing it forward,” a concept popularized by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, encourages golfers to use tees that suit their skill level, enhancing enjoyment and pace of play. Today, I embraced this by playing from the green tees, a significant shift … Read More
Last fall, the hit TV show “The Golden Bachelor” featured 72-year-old Gerry Turner finding love, only for his marriage to end in divorce just months later. This season, the show will spotlight 61-year-old Joan Vassos as the first Golden Bachelorette. … Read More
A few days ago, the thermometer hit a record-breaking 124 degrees here in Palm Springs, and it’s expected to stay above 115 degrees for the next week. Living in this extreme heat is challenging and poses serious health risks, especially … Read More
Taking my 5-year-old grandson Henry to his first Major League Baseball game was a thrilling and unforgettable experience. We attended a game between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, early favorites for the 2024 World Series, at … Read More
The recent report by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy reveals that loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, doubling the risk of premature death and significantly increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression, and … Read More
In a recent blog post, I shared a frustrating experience at the Jackson-Medgar Evans International Airport, where despite having a reservation with Budget Rent-A-Car, I was told no cars were available due to overbooking. This incident mirrors a classic Seinfeld … Read More
I adore carrot cake, so imagine my surprise when I discovered carrot cake pancakes at my favorite breakfast spot, the 14 Carrot Café in Seattle. Despite my usual indifference to pancakes, I couldn’t resist trying this unique dish, and it … Read More
In school, I had the unique nickname of “penalty” due to my enthusiastic and aggressive style of play in ice hockey. As a defenseman, I set records for penalty minutes at Williams College, and although it sometimes led to embarrassing … Read More
