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An audio version of this essay is available on Substack here . “Do not go gentle into that good night.” - Dylan Thomas Uncle John died on...

An audio version of this essay is available on Substack here . Bedside manner ( noun ): A person’s manner when dealing with others....

Reclaiming the power of peculiar. Fly your freak flag high.

Down memory lane through the nasal canal.

Even stronger bonds after the "Happily Ever After."

Gaining clarity on what's next, where, and with whom.

Finding calm when the winds are wild.

From science inventions to life pivots to lavender fields. A bit of something for everyone.

This is #8 of 12 experiments for the year, offered to get you inspired, thinking creatively, and organized in the pursuit of bold life ...

Suggested Song: That Was Me, Paul McCartney Suggested Drink: Guinness Extra Stout (The Irish have mastered a good sendoff) This is the...

Suggested Song: Find Yourself, Brad Paisley Suggested Drink: Virgin Mojito (staying in theme with my dryish January) With this year’s...

Suggested Song: I Thank You, Sam & Dave (See ZZ Top’s amazing live rendition, 2011) Suggested Drink: Your favorite herbal tea. (Pure joy...

Suggested Song: Changes, David Bowie Suggested Drink: Shapeshifter cocktail: vodka, crème de violette, lemon juice, bitters, egg white. I...

Suggested Song: Happy, Pharrel Williams Suggested Drink: Virgin Mojito (Stella’s favorite drink when on the Quai in Cannes!) I gave...

Suggested Song: All Day and All of the Night, The Kinks. Suggested Drink: Negroni Sbagliato: Prosecco, Campari, Sweet Vermouth. Ignorance...

Suggested song: Leap of Faith, Bruce Springsteen Suggested drink: Paternel Rosé, AOP Côtes de Provence (any pale Provence rosé should...

Suggested song: The Real Me. The Who. Suggested drink: Curtain Call cocktail. Rum, champagne, lemon juice, simple syrup, bitters. Honesty...

Suggested Song: Virus, Björk Suggested Drink: Strawberry gin and tonic. Strawberries, gin, tonic water, bitters, lime. It’s mid-May and...

Play this Song: This is the End , The Doors Make this Drink: Negroni (to my friends suffering in Italy): Campari, vermouth, gin. Now...

Suggested Song: Let It Be, The Beatles. Suggested Drink: Champagne, your choice (it’s almost New Years!) A brief aside Few cities are...