Our golden retriever was growling at me again. He didn’t like to be hugged, and I had moved in such a way that it looked as if a hug were imminent. “Don’t hu...

Movies and films are slightly different animals, aren’t they? ‘Ghost Busters’ was a movie, whereas ‘The English Patient’ was a film. Films are cerebral, and ...

As it’s approaching late April in Boston, and the balmy days of 42 degrees are starting to melt the snowdrifts covering my window, my thoughts naturally turn...

I’ve just been to the grocery store. I don’t want to go back. Maybe ever. I’ll find some alternative to groceries – maybe Chipotle or Panera. Would that be s...

Here's a piece I wrote back in 2010, while teaching English to international students in New York City. Based on true events, with names changed and some min...

Below is a sample chapter from my recently published book, “Job Hunter Road.” These chapters are by no means intended to make light of the difficult situatio...

In Defense of Old Man Winter Ladies and gentleman of the jury, my client, Old Man Winter, has been accused of stealing people’s hope, warmth, and good cheer ...