The Bryan Ferry Standard
The legendary Roxy Music founder is a meditation on classic, effortless, masculine sartorial elegance.
The Stress of Air Travel
A day or so before I fly anywhere, I start to get anxious about packing (enough or too much), leaving the dogs, getting to the airport on time, going through security, flying, etc.
Save the Planet. Move to the City.
I know it sounds counterintuitive. It sounded counterintuitive to me when I first read it last year. But living in the city is better for the environment.
The Post-Smoking Weight Gain Is Real
After I quit smoking last year, I started eating my feelings, which translated to about fifteen extra pounds. It's time to fix that.
Once In A Blue Moon: Part One
After many false starts over many years, I made an earnest attempt during the pandemic at telling the story of a pivotal period in my early 20s that changed my life.
August 2022 Dispatch: Dog Days in the City
While many rush to escape the city during the summer, I actually enjoy it.
The Reality Flag
Basic freedoms like the right to rent a home or receive medical care are missing in 29 states for LGBTQ+ Americans. To illustrate this, the Human Rights Campaign created the Reality Flag, which features only 21 stars for the states…
“Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art” by James Nestor
My post-COVID panic and heart issues seem to be improving. I think what I've learned from James Nestor's book has played a part in that improvement.
Catching My Breath
After an abrupt onslaught of post-COVID panic/anxiety and cardiovascular issues, I'm taking a series of new actions to get through it.
I Can’t Stand the Grocery Store (and I Should Go More Often)
On the list of things the pandemic accelerated, right along with my newfound relationship with anxiety, were services that brought things we like and need directly to our homes. Amazon, Peloton, Uber Eats, tele-health, streaming services... the list is long…