The Schtick These emails are usually an attempt at being funny. But out of respect for the sadness in China and Myanmar: “If one is estranged from oneself, then one is estranged from others too. If one is out of touch with oneself, then one cannot touch others.”   Anne Lindbergh Waking up this morning, I [...]

The Schtick (People With Terrible Manners) “Many who would not take the last cookie would take the last lifeboat.”  Mignon McLaughlin Last week I went to Katsuya which is an amazing sushi spot in Encino, California. My girlfriend and I arrived and were meeting her friends Scott and Maggie. We exchanged pleasantries before sitting down [...]

The Schtick (Facebook Stalkers) THIS IS A DOUBLE FEATURE SCHTICK SO IF YOU WANT MORE, READ ON. “The only reason for time is so everything doesn’t happen at once.” Albert Einstein I joined Facebook about 4 months ago and since then, I’ve been reacquainted with friends I’d given up for remnants of youth. A girl [...]

The Schtick “An adventure is only an inconvenience wrongly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered.”  GK Chesterton I was churning away on the Thighmaster when this guy hopped on the bike next to me. He was from some exotic country (not sure where) and he introduced himself as M’aan Hoor. Turns out [...]

The Schtick For some, danger is a thrill that beats even the biggest buzz. For others, danger causes angst, fear, and an excessive need to pee. Danger is powerful if used effectively. Said Nietzsche, “The secret of reaping the greatest fruitfulness and the greatest enjoyment from life is to live dangerously.”  How does danger affect [...]