The Guilt of Non-Traditional Holidays (And Making Peace With It)
Twenty years of working Christmas Day. A card, a call, and no apologies for the quiet version.
Relationships
Experiencing friendships that inevitably fade, managing family dynamics across time zones, and the relationships that actually shape our lives.
The Relief of No Longer Being in the Game
The pressure to find a partner quietly disappeared. I didn’t expect to feel so relieved about it.
If You Became Rich, Who Would You Help First?
What you’d buy says little. Who you’d help first says everything about what you actually value.
What Friendship Ended That You Still Think About?
Nobody asks about a lost friendship the way they ask about a divorce. But the loss is just as real.
Are You Too Comfortable? A Question To Consider
Sometimes we choose the service that feels comfortable over the one that actually costs us something.
Is Everyone Real or Are Some People NPCs/Bots?
You don’t get mad at a vending machine for not listening. Some people are just like that.
The Family Outsider: When You Love Them But Live Differently
A photo of my dad and sister at McDonald’s reminded me I’m the family outsider. And that’s okay.
The Guilt of Saying No (And Why It Gets Easier After 50)
Covered in mosquito bites at 4:30pm, my boss asked for one more thing. I nearly said no.
The Art of Checking In With Yourself
For 20 years, my wife was my reality check. Now I have to be my own mirror.
