To say that I had an unconventional childhood is putting it mildly. You hear about the stereotypical “growing up poor” children who had to walk miles to school. While not quite that bad... Read more >>

Here are just a few short ideas on how to improve your life. Tell the people close to you that you love them There’s nothing worse than not getting to say all the things you need to say to the... Read more >>

I really want to simplify my life. I am a super busy person and am starting to feel the crunch of having a few too many obligations. I looked at my life and asked where I could make cuts. (This is... Read more >>

A few years ago I went to visit my friend who is a Buddhist priest in San Francisco. During morning meditation we all sat quietly on our zafu pillows and enjoy the simplicity of the zendo. Only one... Read more >>

Last night, while contemplating the merits of microdermibrasion versus the photo facial with my Polish friend Justyna, I began to think about how her culture probably isn’t seduced by the quick... Read more >>

I’m a simple man. I enjoy the common pleasures. I get a kick out of thunderstorms and lightning, And a cold hard wind in my face. I relish a good menthol cigarette And my daily, excellent... Read more >>

Ain’t never much cared For long roads, They remind me of places I’ll never go and things I’ll never see  Ain’t never cared much for short songs That teases the... Read more >>

In Bolzano, Italy, there is a museum that houses the remains and belongings of an ancient man called affectionately by the Italians, “Frozen Fritz.” Seriously, this Ice Man was discovered... Read more >>

For all those times when the babysitter can't figure out the remote control situation. Photo Nicolas Zurcher, source: designinginteractions.com Read more >>

It is that time of year again. You know what I mean—lights on every house, Santa on every corner, mobs at every single store. There is no doubt about it—Christmas has come to town... Read more >>