Are Memories the Heart of Wisdom?
A former New York costume designer once mentioned the concept of a “moment” to me. In theater costuming, a moment … Continue Reading
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It’s a Season of Renewal. So Why Do I Feel Anxious?
This season is supposed to be one of renewal. The transition from summer to fall brings a cooler breeze, a … Continue Reading
Oliver Sacks Gets Personal
When world famous neurologist Oliver Sacks, explainer of things human, writes – as he did recently about family, faith and … Continue Reading
Truth, Trump and School Days: Our Week in Wisdom
On The Wisdom Daily this week (August 3 – 7), we discussed the longing to uncover painful family history, the … Continue Reading
Recognizing When ‘The Whole Truth’ Won’t Fulfill You
As generations of TV watchers know, the words “Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing … Continue Reading
A New Way to Deal: We’re All In This Together
A friend said, “We all win, or nobody wins,” by way of introducing my family to a new card game … Continue Reading
What’s in a (Father’s) Name?
As Father’s Day approaches, the power of names in general – and fathers’ names in particular – is very real … Continue Reading
A Family Values Fumble for Reverend Franklin Graham
From Odyssey Networks’ Faith on the Record series: Sounding off about Wells-Fargo’s TV ad depicting two women learning sign language … Continue Reading
Whose Hands Mean the Most to You?
This month, the Whitney Museum of American Art opened the doors of its new building in Manhattan’s meatpacking district. One … Continue Reading
Love, Pills and Career Choices: Our Week in Wisdom
On?The Wisdom Daily this week (May 25 – 29), we took a look at the perspective gained by career frustrations, … Continue Reading