A Mother’s Day reflection about love, expectations, distance, regret, and the painful realization that motherhood changes as children grow older and build lives of their own. Mother’s Day always makes me reflective. This morning I woke up thinking about my mother and the complicated relationship we had. I never doubted that she loved me, but…
Every time there’s a mass shooting, the media cranks up the outrage machine. Morning shows, experts-for-hire, politicians with crocodile tears — all shouting the same tired mantra: If you see something, say something. Watch for leakage. Intervene before it’s too late. It’s theater. Because when you actually “see something” and try to act, you slam…
Everywhere you look — phones, emails, social media — someone is trying to rip you off. Here’s what to watch out for, what to ignore, and why common sense might just save you from becoming the next victim. It seems like every time I pick up the phone, check my email, or scroll online, someone…
We’ve all been told to “mind your own business” at some point. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: sometimes that’s the most dangerous, irresponsible thing you can do. Looking the other way doesn’t make you polite—it makes you complicit. “Mind your own business” sounds harmless. It sounds polite. But too often, it’s an excuse for cowardice….
