Reality Strikes

Walking through the streets of Venice at night is tough.  There are no boulevards, at least not ones that are...

Actually knowing something to be true can be tricky.  Do we trust our instincts?  Do we rely on the facts? ...

We were relaxed, comfortable, and probably just a little bit out of it.  That is what comes to anyone on...

It seems as if the world lives in two neighborhoods.  One is intense, fast, always moving.  The other exists as...

I like big cities and the sea.  Both bring something energizing, overwhelming, and numbing to any and every interaction one...

It is easy to forget the assignment.  Sports figures think it’s just about winning.  The “best” seem to intuitively know...

Writing a reference is partly an exercise in reflection.  How well do I know the person I am introducing?  Is...

Society likes the idea of power; more, bigger, and broader.  Machines need to be more powerful.  Favorite sports teams need...

I love to walk, especially when I am trying to get from point A to B in a city.  If...

During the past seven years English rain has begun to cling to my heart and soul.  I still prefer sunshine,...