The Blunder Years, Episode 72: Divorce sucks for sure, but it’s worse divorcing the friends

By the time two people are going to get divorced, their relationship is probably already a mess. But what of the friends left in the wake? Continue Reading

The Blunder Years, Episode 69: Because of the episode number, let’s talk about sex!

Competing with others on how much you have sex in a week probably isn’t the best recipe for happiness, but it’s something we need to discuss, so here goes. Continue Reading

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Life: What’s old is often new again, or a reflection on poker and Quakers

Stories about poker, about weddings, about Quakers, about renting vs. buying, and about fancy cheese show how weird life is. Continue Reading

The May 16, 2017 story: We need to make more effort in knowing what people are going through

Almost 14 years to the day after I graduated from college, I was sitting at a bar solo post-divorce. Here’s what I ruminated on. Continue Reading

The absentee problem, in leadership and life

We don’t all need to be best friends sitting in a drum circle, but if you manage someone or overlap friend circles, try a little bit. Continue Reading

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A six-year tale of drunkenness, failure, resilience, woe, and life

A reflection on six years in Texas through drinking, failure, resilience, bounce-back, relationships, urine, life lessons, and more. Continue Reading

The Blunder Years, Episode 58: “A lot of people inside companies know the execs are full of shit”

Is the “clarion call” of successful adulthood knowing how to be honest with yourself, your co-workers, your family, and your friends? Continue Reading

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What are the expectations of friendship?

As you move through life, move away from some people, have kids/don’t have kids, and more … what should you expect from others? Continue Reading