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My youngest, a college freshman, writes a weekly column in the
My youngest, a college freshman, writes a weekly column in the university newspaper. The pieces are informative, cogent, and smart. But what I enjoy t...

Chess, competitive chess that is, is a game that teaches you how
Chess, competitive chess that is, is a game that teaches you how to lose. As you try to work your way up the rankings ladder, you inevitably compete a...

Anyone bouncing around New York City tonight and looking for
Anyone bouncing around New York City tonight and looking for something to do for a couple of hours that wont cost them a dime? Well, Ill be talking ab...

Yesterday as I was with my youngest in the local Starbucks, one
Yesterday as I was with my youngest in the local Starbucks, one after another of the her friends came up to her, gave her an excited hug, and then ask...

In the movie business, Im learning this summer, the director is
In the movie business, Im learning this summer, the director is king. Sure, the screenwriter puts the words in the actors mouths. But it is the direct...

This afternoon Im going to a memorial service for my old friend
This afternoon Im going to a memorial service for my old friend Howard Smith. When I first met Howard I was still in graduate school spending the summ...

One of my favorite books in college was Zen in the Art of Archery.
One of my favorite books in college was Zen in the Art of Archery. It includes a story about a Zen artist who when painting a tiger starts his brush s...

One of the most gratifying aspects of being an author is having
One of the most gratifying aspects of being an author is having people who youve never met, or never will meet, read your books. Well, yesterday a vas...