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 →