Collaborate Disseminate
You’ve perhaps heard of the importance of the so-called third space, that place that is neither work nor home, where you meet with other people. Even before I had a formal understanding of third space, I long understood the importance of such a thing, … Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk: Third Space (Premium)
As I write this, we’re between the third and fourth of four back-to-back trips, the first time I can recall traveling like this since before the pandemic. This experience has triggered an interesting rush of mixed feelings and has been a reminder of th… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk: Complimentary (Premium)
Yesterday was Mother’s Day, my annual reminder that most people have a much healthier relationship with their parents than I do. But this Mother’s Day served as another unhappy reminder of the past when our son Mark, who planned weeks ago to visit for … Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk: Mother (Premium)
I swung by Costco this morning on the way to the gym to pick up a prescription. On the way out, I was zigzagging my way through the parking lot to get to my car when I saw a tiny old Asian woman attempting to drag three 75-pound bags of fertilizer (or … Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk: Right? (Premium)
I swung by Costco this morning on the way to the gym to pick up a prescription. On the way out, I was zigzagging my way through the parking lot to get to my car when I saw a tiny old Asian woman attempting to drag three 75-pound bags of fertilizer (or … Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk: Right? (Premium)
I’ve noted before that the more you get to know most people, the more they disappoint you. But there are also exceptions to the rule, and the truly special people in our lives—and they’re rare—are those who never disappoint you.
I wish I could focus on… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk: Not So Social (Premium)
Every Sunday, I have the same pointless conversation with my wife Stephanie about my need for another Sunday. She tolerates this like she tolerates most of my nonsense. But the need is real. And the solution isn’t as simple as it sounds.
That is, I’m n… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk: Puente (Premium)
Every Sunday, I have the same pointless conversation with my wife Stephanie about my need for another Sunday. She tolerates this like she tolerates most of my nonsense. But the need is real. And the solution isn’t as simple as it sounds.
That is, I’m n… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk: Puente (Premium)
Everyone remembers Apple’s iconic “Think different” ad campaign, and many probably know that this phrase is grammatically incorrect. As a writer, that should bother me, but I always felt there was something purposefully sly happening there. Perhaps App… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk: Think (Premium)
My wife makes dinner most nights, which works out nicely because she’s a terrific cook, good enough that there are certain meals we’ll never order in a restaurant. Why pay for something that’s better—and less expensive—to eat at home? My contribution i… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk: Problems, Fixes, and Workarounds (Premium)