For a semester or two in college I wanted to be a political cartoonist, but after drawing 3 or 4 for my college paper I gave it up as a career—although not gladly at the time. I was all over the place, and liked how confining my message to a panel or … [Continue reading]
The heat makes everything slow down in July. Like these horses, who were excited to be let loose in a new grazing field, I’ve been slowing down and grazing on some new stories. They argue that the stands we take on the job should be flexible, … [Continue reading]
The pull to go along with the crowd is always present. It’s even more insidious because we’re often unaware of how strongly we’re being pulled. We simply go along with what everyone else is saying and doing. The urge to belong is elemental. We … [Continue reading]
Every day I’m surprised at how much the daily shock wave that used be “the news” sucks the air out of whatever room I’m in. It takes an effort to listen for what’s truly interesting and get to the bottom of it before the latest scandal or outrage … [Continue reading]
Awe can be expected, but never planned because there’s always an element of surprise—before being floored. You can set the table for surprise, but never serve it to yourself. For me, Rome is one of the world’s most splendid tables—and once … [Continue reading]
