My Third Act—Art for a Good Cause
When I was about eight, a teacher told me that art was not my thing. I should find something else to do. Surely I had other...
What the Heck is Pickleball?
I’m an addict. I know this to be true, because I meet all the criteria for addiction: I can’t stop, even when I...
Speed Bumps
The British consider them “sleeping police officers.” In Mexico, there’s no advance warning that what are known as...
The Pros and Cons of Cruising in Europe
Recently I was on a massive cruise ship with 3,000 passengers blitzing the great ports of the Mediterranean — and having...
7 Things I’ve Learned About Life from Death Care
“And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so? I did. And what did you want? To call myself beloved,...
Let’s Make It A Date
If you enjoy live theater consider this: there is great pleasure in sharing this long-running, admirable art form with a...
Are You an Experienced Human?
“It’s my wife’s birthday,” Jay informed their friends, “but she doesn’t like to be called old.” “I want...
Neutralizing
When Selling a Beloved Home Means Erasing Parts of the Past BY SUSAN RAVA “We can help. It's a question of—how shall...
A World of Wellness— Medical Tourism is on the Rise
My first experience with out-of-country medical care happened when a moped accident on a gravel road landed me in the emergency...
Mature Creativity: The powerful balance between novelty and routine
I recall a conversation I had with a very creative friend. He worked at a highly respected television production company,...
