My buddy Roald wrote a story about a kid named Charlie. In the story Roald insinuates that Charlie is better off than four other kids (namely Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, and Mike Teavee). I told Roald, “I acknowledge that Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, and Mike Teavee are bolshie, but you must […]

I am currently listening to Paul Hewson’s memior Surrender. Yesterday I listened to the part where Paul talks about the song One. Paul’s commentary on this song is incredible. I wholeheartedly exhort you to LISTEN to this audiobook (don’t read this one… this book was very much created to be listened to), and pay careful […]

I was having Turkish coffee with a friend of mine. This friend is an MD. In the course of our conversation, I asked my friend if he had experienced any drama at work lately? My friend said, “I had a patient get upset with me recently, and that was kind of dramatic.” I raised my […]