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In Younger Days — This short story is part of a chapter in my forthcoming book, “Memories of Montserrat.” They told this story for years. My grandparents loved entertaining. Tea parties, afternoons playing bridge, full dinners, Caribbean sunset viewings, and “Adventures in Listening” — they never missed an opportunity to gather and socialize. Phones…

Money! Retirement! Writers Prompts! Live Retreats! Stories! Fantasy Football! — I told Chef Sean Sherman that as I was cooking his tea, it brought up memories of growing up, and the outdoor spaces where I lived. “Yes, it smells like the forest!” he replied. That’s because it IS the forest. He had spent a few moments after he arrived at…

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Let’s Share — At a Writers’ Retreat here in Poughkeepsie, New York, a small group of editors and writers gathered here at my home and retreat center, for a weekend of writing, inspiration and laughter. It was the first of what we expect will be many, and it will grow, just as surely…

Your #1 Source for reliable meteorology — Your work week begins on Monday with a strong jet stream across the nation, bringing gusts up to 60 mph to clear out that sun with 83-degree record high you experienced on Sunday. A front from Canada will restore the seasonal 30 degree weather, so be sure to protect those…

Some of us don’t listen to waterfalls — Today is the last day to safely file taxes if you work in the USA. I’ve been reminded of that all week by the steady stream of emails from our friends at TurboTax. “File within the next 2 hours and get 10% off!” As if you’ll save on your tax…

This is lovely. I must visit. What does it mean, "Don't sleep on Minnesota"?

My Protege Asked — “How do you do it?” Deandre asked me this evening. “How do I do what? That’s a big open question.” “Manage all the things you do?” “All what things? Be specific.” “You know, the businesses — the AirBnB, leading, the Garden of Neuro, your publications, all your jobs — at…