There’s No T-I-E in a Spelling B-E-E
I have never been a fan of rewriting the rule book when it comes to sports. I wept a little on April 6, 1973 when New York Yankees first basement Ron Blomberg strode to the plate as baseball’s first designated…
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The Commencement Speech Jill Abramson Should Have Given
The close of May brings with it so many iconic images: warm temperatures, blooming foliage and a long line of college graduates who stride across stages nationwide to accept diplomas, snap selfies and solemnly move tassels from right to left,…
The Road To Success Goes Through the Salad Bar
My friend Dan and I were discussing the current job market. Like many large corporations that have resumed hiring, Dan’s company has a slew of openings. I asked what he was looking for in the ideal candidate. “I just want…
A Softer, Gentler Way to Whip Mom Into Shape
“Send Mom to the Y this weekend!” I had to read the website’s headline twice, so certain was I that this was some sort of cruel Mother’s Day joke. SEND Mom to the Y? What exactly did Mom do wrong…
Colorado, Think Tchaikovsky Ever Got Stoned?
I applaud the Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s recent decision to promote its music to a younger crowd — and embrace the state’s burgeoning marijuana trade — by playing a series of “cannabis-friendly ” concerts this summer.Other than a bassoonist competing with…
Five Easy Ways To Appear Smarter Than You Are
I recently clicked on an intriguing headline in Men’s Health magazine promising “Five Sneaky Ways to Raise Smart Kids.” Of course, this being a magazine about men’s health, I first had to endure pop ups promising “MIND BLOWING SEX” and “HOW TO…
Finding The Good in a Horrible Cat
Call me crazy, but I wish to adopt Lux. I’m referring to the 22-pound Himalayan cat who recently made headlines by angrily charging his Oregon owners, forcing Lee Palmer, his girlfriend, his 7-month-old son and their dog (yes, the dog) to take refuge…
Planets Can Be Positively Perplexing
I still remember the mnemonic as if it were 1972 and I was sitting in fourth grade science class. My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas. The first letter from each word aided countless primary school kids like…
Charger Recall: A “Powerful” Disease
I applaud the 7 million plus Americans who acquired insurance under the Affordable Healthcare Act before the March 31 deadline. As a longtime Blue Cross member, I know having that little card in my wallet brings piece of mind even if it is…
I’m Gonna Be a Professional Tweet Reader
My preparation is nearly complete: I have been building up strength in my index finger by moving it back and forth in a horizontal motion countless times daily. I utter “hashtag” aloud whenever possible. When my children ask who I’m…