The Secret Code

The Secret Code

The Secret Code “Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.” Robert Heinlein Years ago, all my mom’s relatives had gathered from far and wide for the memorial for her dear Uncle Drew. He was a physician...
The Bike Ride

The Bike Ride

The Bike Ride “One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.” William Feather We moved to Tarzana when I was seven. Discovering that our new street had twenty-two kids living there was pure joy. That same year, Schwinn introduced...
Sean Connery

Sean Connery

Sean Connery “Bond… James Bond.” 007 As a kid, I was a big James Bond fan. I saw all the movies, and Sean Connery was easily my favorite of the Bond guys. He was everything my twelve-year-old self wasn’t — suave, debonair, self-confident, good...
The Storyteller

The Storyteller

The Storyteller “Serendipity. Look for something, find something else, and realize that what you’ve found is more suited to your needs than what you thought you were looking for.” Lawrence Block A long while ago, before I was married, I flew to Texas...
On a Mission

On a Mission

On a Mission “The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act.” Barbara Sher “Hey honey, will you stop at Whole Foods and get four ripe avocados for tonight?” I don’t know about you, but that request takes me out of my comfort...
Man’s Best Friend

Man’s Best Friend

Man’s Best Friend “I aspire to be as good a man as my dog thinks I am.” Unknown This is a repost in honor of one of the best dogs ever, our beloved Rayfee. After many years in the high rise, I decided to move my office to our guest house. I love it....