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, symbolizing the transition from “college student” to “unemployed and living with parents.” College graduation ceremonies…
My friend Dan and I were discussing the current job market. Like many large corporations which 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 someone who’s creative, can quickly make decisions, knows how to solve problems, works well with…
“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 that necessitated shipping her off to the YMCA, an institution synonymous with swim lessons, summer…
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 the sounds of crunching Doritos, what could be the harm?However, the idea of using pot…
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 LOSE UGLY BODY FAT IN FOUR WEEKS” but eventually my web browser calmed down long…
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 in a bedroom, call 911 and request that law enforcement deal with the temperamental Tom.…
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 me in memorizing the nine planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and…
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 useless in tackling a new disease entering our society. Neglected by the mainstream media and…
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 talking to, I put the aforementioned finger to my lips, silencing them while I continue…
The wake was beautiful. Fresh flowers littered the temporary dais; a steady stream of mourners came and went, shivering in the garage while filing past the remains. I stood next to my recently departed companion, holding back tears as well-wishers hugged me and offered words of encouragement. “How wonderful that it waited until spring to…