Eating Alone Part 3: Getting Out of Neutral
We were meant to go beyond “neutral” in our encounters with others. How do we shift beyond?
Eating Alone Part 2: Goodbye Moose Lodges and Masonic Temples; Hello Book Clubs and Bird Binges
Civic clubs continue to wane, but “soft socialization” is starting to grow. That’s a good thing.
Eating Alone Part 1: Death of the Dinner Party
When was the last time you had a dinner party? If you remember, you’re in a real minority.
Why We’re ‘Choosing Country’ These Days
Ella Langley’s boyfriend in the hit song chose Texas because he liked to two step with his ex in Abilene. The reason we are “Choosing Texas” more than any song in history may be a bit more complex.
The Original Blueprints for the City Upon a Hill
A line from a 1630 sermon has become a talking point for American politicians. They should read the original document a little more closely.
Lessons from My Father: On Patriotism, Life and Appreciation
The lessons we learn from our parents stick with us. The children of World War II veterans got some special insights. A look back on a 2024 piece on Father’s Day.
The Good Life Part 2: The Path to “Happierness”
I’ve been searching for a way to summarize the state of American anxiety. I found it last weekend – in a slamming door. And it’s important we figure out how to open it.
The Good Life Part 1: The Joy of “Satisficing”
“Good, better, best, never let it rest, till the good is better and the better is best.” But what’s so bad about good and better?
Your Pathway to a 26 Hour, 36 Minutes Day
Science and religion agree: less smartphone = more thought time + better mental health..
Finding Your Whistle
If we want to pay bills, we all need to find work. But if we want to live a full life, we need to find our whistle.