In the intricate dance of our marriage, Sheila and I navigate on distinct time clocks. My early-to-bed, early-to-rise rhythm contrasts with her penchant for staying up late and indulging in a bit more morning slumber. This arrangement has served us well over the years, affording me precious moments to decompress at night and reflect on the day ahead in the morning. Recently, Sheila observed that some mornings pass without our customary exchange of “good morning.” As I’m already immersed in...

The sun will reach its nadir tomorrow, December 21, at 10:27 PM EST, in the northern hemisphere, as we procrastinators will be resting from our last-minute shopping.  We begin our 6-month journey back to the fullness of sunlight and the warmth of the summertime in just a few hours. No wonder we are built for resilience as nature showers her experiences of recovering from the depths of winter’s darkness towards the fullness of summer’s long days like the clock she...

Just in time for Chanukah, I embraced my first holiday of 2023. This year, the allure of Costa Rica, a country we’ve envisioned visiting for 15 years, prompted Sheila and I to embark on a 9-day tour. Aligned with National Geographic, our itinerary included visits to conservation sites, national parks, and residents who welcomed us and shared aspects of their lives. We had the opportunity to engage in small environmental projects and play, including horseback riding, river rafting, and massages....

Our stories are written daily, sometimes with celebration, sometimes with tragedy, and most often by the ordinary. Today, November 29th, is like every other day in how it embraces all of these For starters, today is the day after my brother Chuck’s birthday. He’s known me my entire life, just one of two people with that special status. Since I believe in the “week of celebration” birthday theme, I will share my delight in his day with a visit this...