The moment of realization was exhilarating and satisfying. No instant internet searching. No smartphone scrolling. No flipping through worn pages.
Instead, an answer was plucked from the far reaches of my memory.
Last Call from Marc
The Good Stuff
The world is coming undone. The world is prospering like never before.
We are living in troubled times. We are living in times of great progress.
A radio conversation on the perception of the world’s perils piqued my interest recently, and further research led me down a rabbit hole of discovery.
Sentences bring Small Joys
The New York Times contributing opinion writer Frank Bruni has an insightful weekly newsletter that offers his thoughts on politics, life and “matters of national importance.”
Of the highest importance — and often most anticipated —are updates on his dog, Regan.
Connecting by disconnecting
STEPPING AWAY FROM THE IMMEDIACY OF TECHNOLOGY WAS REFRESHING
The words on the screen mocked me: “Trying to connect.”
First they taunted me from my laptop, and then the derision continued from my phone. All connections were lost.
The internet was out.
End of an (iPod) Era
When Steve Jobs stood on a stage way back in October 2001, few could imagine that the product he was launching would have a lasting impact on our lives.
The Apple iPod, a device that could hold “1,000 songs in your pocket,” was revealed.
Sounds of the season
The soothing comforts of the season arrive with five words: “Well, Suzyn, I thank you.”
Five words that erase the harsh wintry winds and instead brighten the possibilities of spring.
Imagine...IF WE WOULD CHOOSE CONSTRUCTION OVER DESTRUCTION
Imagine that we would accept our differences in ideology and cooperate on the basis that we share the same biology. Imagine that instead of the short-term gain for one, we would plan for the long-term benefit for all.
Imagine that following the lessons of World War II, we would agree to ban nuclear-powered weaponry. Imagine that instead of engaging in cyber warfare, we focus on finding solutions to real-world affairs.
META ME
I can’t wait until my Meta Me — the digital version of me — becomes a reality.
His name is “Sir Alex,” a mix between “Siri” and “Alexa,” which seems appropriate since my middle name is Alex. It will of course have a gender-correct male voice.
Youthful optimism
A sense of hope was undeniable at an early morning youth futsal game.
Parents, gripping tall to-go coffee cups, made small talk outside the gym. A father and son tossed a football in the grass.
A young boy earnestly dribbled a basketball around his mother and uncle, losing possession then scurrying excitedly to retrieve the ball.
Adversity creates opportunities
We have been faced with a lot in the last two years.
The anxiousness of how Covid influences our lives; divided opinions about masks, politics, abortion rights, to name just a few; an economy that faces labor shortages and supply-chain issues.
On top of these short-term challenges comes the realization that climate change is real, with negative impacts that can be felt across the country.
