July 22, 2026
The other day, I was walking through my neighborhood supermarket when someone stopped me in the bakery and asked, “Do you work here?” I said no, […]
July 15, 2026
One of my favorite expressions from the world of sports comes from boxing: the idea of a puncher’s chance. In boxing, a fighter might lack experience […]
July 8, 2026
There’s a line from a TV show that stuck with me: an older producer tells a younger comedian, “You have to go away to come back.” […]
July 1, 2026
My college chemistry professor had an unforgettable way of reacting to lab mishaps. If someone caused a small explosion in the back of the lab, he’d […]
June 24, 2026
I recently watched a National Geographic documentary marking the 50th anniversary last year of the movie Jaws, and it surprised me. Not because of the shark—but […]
June 17, 2026
A recent Wall Street Journal article spotlighted a fascinating initiative by Mars, the company behind several major pet food brands. As cats grow closer to dogs […]
June 10, 2026
Ever walk into a room and feel like everyone’s eyes are locked on that stain on your shirt, that awkward haircut, or the way you tripped […]
June 3, 2026
Before GPS and navigation apps, getting to a new destination meant using a paper map—or asking someone who knew the way. My dad was often that […]
May 27, 2026
My college mailbox—number 1518—was tucked into the Holland Union Building at Dickinson College. For years, it was a small but meaningful part of my life. I […]
