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Even though it might tarnish my “victory,” I’ve decided to come clean. On Christmas Day, I played the spiritual board game Transformation with 2 friends. Even though no fetch was involved and he really couldn’t participate directly, Vlad was generally supportive of our 3-hour activity. More import...

This guided meditation is a little over 7 minutes long with an extra 6 minutes more of music by my talented friend David Buchs. You can stream it here or download in the link below. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Last Sunday, Vlad and I accidentally got caught up in a mob. (One brimming with teeth and claws.) Innocently enough, we were headed out for our early afternoon walk to the wine store when we spied a roving pack of dogs at the intersection. Vlad immediately recognized our friend Miku the Weimerehne...

It’s always important to consider the source of your advice. The wisdom I’ll soon reveal came from a college friend and, when it comes to business savvy, I believe this story demonstrates his credibility. During an intense round of interviews for a prestigious post-college position, the interviewer a...

I’ve witnessed this scene countless times (and I’m sure you have, too). In fact, I feel I watched it at least twice this week in Netflix binges I’ve already forgotten. Our hero needs some vital information. She/He sits before a stony bureaucrat who has the necessary intel, pleading their case. ...

It may be both the most sincere and also the most ruthless thing I do. Each year, I invite my nearest and dearest over to decorate our Christmas tree. It is a delightful gathering where I serve only gingerbread. At the same time, it’s also an incredible time saver. It’s perhaps a no...

This guided meditation is a little over 8 minutes long with an extra 12 minutes more of music by my talented friend David Buchs. You can stream it here or download in the link below. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

The first time it happened was slightly unnerving. Vlad and I weren’t expecting anyone when we heard something that wasn’t even really a knock at the door. More like a subtle, almost eerie tap. The peephole revealed very little until I noticed some tan fur at the bottom. Vlad’s best friend Mali...

It began badly and it kept getting worse. Line after line of awkward prose. Poorly stated––even incorrect––facts––snowballing, one after another. Exaggerations going beyond the point of caricature into the utterly impossible. I couldn’t believe what I was reading. Unfortunately, it was my ow...