Personal Growth

Looks Like a Cockroach; Sings Like a Canary

Seniors with untreated hearing loss are significantly more likely to self-isolate—a behavior that raises the risk of premature death by around 30–40%. Isolation, loneliness, cognitive decline, and depression work together to undermine health in powerful ways.

Dear Brian,

What follows was prompted by an email from one of my oldest and most treasured friends, Brian—a musician, composer and lyricist.

Counting Marbles

I was inspired to write this blog for reasons not greatly dependent on losing my way, but caused by the realization that the way was dramatically shorter than I had realized.

Ancient Chinese Curses

Here's an update to what I've been doing to cope with the breakneck changes and developments in 21st Century Life. Many people ask me why I haven't retired, but really, in my lifetime there never has been a period of so much opportunity for interesting, fulfilling and even profitable existence.

Be It Resolved...

Don't waste your time with New Year's Resolutions. Real change takes some effort and patience. But enjoy the journey! As you set out for Ithaka hope your road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery.