Bummer! — What I Learned About Not Taking Responsibility for Everyone’s Problems

I learned something new.

Recently, Otis, the dog I sometimes dog-sit, came to stay with me.

What Does It Feel Like When Your Father Loves You? — The Question That Made Me Cry at 30,000 Feet

What I still find strangest of all is that I’ve never asked myself this before…

Bagheria (Sicily) Through My Window: Observations on Life, Love and Community

Have you ever tried just sitting by a window for hours, watching what happens outside?
You’d be surprised how much life reveals itself when you stop rushing past it…

Harry — The Ordinary Years

— Prologue in a five-part series about what happened to Harry —

Harry had been part of my everyday life for over twenty years—always there when something needed fixing or doing. That September in Bagheria felt like any other: errands, hardware stores, traffic, and a late pizza in the town square. Only later did I realize it was the last ordinary day we would ever spend together.

Why More People Are Quitting Dating Apps for Real-Life Connections

Are you still on dating apps?

Maybe it’s time to try something different…