I’ve always felt a kinship with those who struggle to communicate.  I’m very self-conscious about speaking, and prefer observing groups rather than presenting to them.

Like a twin I almost absorbed in the womb, my misery kicks its little legs out from my chest when when

When was the last time you hugged someone—not just a quick pat, but the kind of huge that feels like you really care about one another and are sending and receiving love? A great embrace [...]

We can be good neighbors or we can attempt to opt out by building good fences. Our lives do take effort to maintain; we can take advantage of the magic bonds we make over the [...]

Companions are a busy, ambiguous group.  Every day online, many in our raucous business launch immaturity insults for self-entertainment, letting off steam and just kidding around.  But it gets regrettable.  There can be tears and [...]

Does the internet seem especially or predominantly harsh?  Indeed, being on the Net makes us susceptible to critique.  And even for those who have thick skin, rejection leaves a mark whether you acknowledge it or [...]

What do you think of when you think of breakthrough innovation?  Is it the sort of thing that creates a fundamental shift in the business, opens up a new sector in the marketplace, or changes [...]

Staples Center, here in my home town, is a lot like Twitter.  You’re curious about how it works and once you’re in, you become addicted.  Your own network of friends in the social network multiplies.  [...]

There was one exclusive group that I’d always longed to join:  the Aunt Club.  Having worshipped my own globe-trotting, sports-car-driving uncle, I couldn’t wait to sit on the other side of the fence.  My Uncle [...]