After the Storm
You were a tourist trap, masquerading as a coffee house with a French name, but you opened early and closed late. You occupied a prized spot below the first apartment building in the USA, named […]
Dear Wolfgang:
You don’t deserve this letter. Cat’s aren’t man’s (or woman’s) best friend for good reason: for one thing, my dog puts my emotional needs before his own. Cats–well, y…
Wicked Cool, from West Phoenix
I come from a legacy of teachers. About 15 years ago, I started getting asked to give talks to young people. I was invited because of my background; successful so far, not ashamed of modern […]
Listen Here
It has become clear through the news of late that most high-end escorts are smart, worldly, wide-open, big-hearted, and affluent women. I believe they’re the best women a man could want. I get….
Straight to the source
A huge rainbow appeared to welcome me as the resort’s plane–a kind of limo in the sky–approached the island. From above I had a bird’s eye view of the hundreds of islands of the atoll […]
Push your Mind Open
A little while ago, I went with some friends to celebrate my 30th birthday at a funky resort in Palm Springs. The spa was really old-school and had all these specialized body treatments. I got […]
What Women Want
According to the male gender of my species, there has never been a more mystifying topic. Many members of MY sex might secretly admit that it is the rare woman who really knows exactly what […]
It’s a Slow Death, the Negative
It’s not success that has brought me happiness…I firmly believe it’s the other way around. Being happy has brought me success. I WORK at creating happiness, just as I work to build a business. I […]
About this Golden Age Thing
Recently I was reading an article about present-day Israel. The gist of the story was that the old spirit of the Israelis no longer exists, and that they are only interested in material luxuries. Th….
A Thin Balance Beam
I wonder sometimes: can I truly find balance? And, more importantly, is it possible? I strive for balance for a variety of reasons: to reduce stress, enjoy my life, and stay healthy. In the proce….
Beach City Symphony
I love my IPod. I used to see people with those telltale white earphones running and think, “They’ll never head it when they run in front of a bus.” But now I’d gladly be torn […]
Room with a View of History
The lobby bar at Casa del Mar recently became my new favorite place in Santa Monica. It has a nook for my every mood. There is the dark, wood-paneled library for when I feel scholarly. […]
Season’s Heatings
To the people who live here, the heat of the summer is a non-issue. The 3-digit number may look impressive (even a little insane) on a national weather map, but it’s not so hard to […]
Ice Cream, You Scream
Sitting at his computer, he had a fairly good view of me. Occasionally glancing at me, he watched me until I wandered out of his sight into the kitchen, returning a few minutes later with […]
Less is More
The other day, as I watched a man laden with backpacks scurry down the steps to the beach, I felt a brief twinge of envy. He displayed all the signs of a global nomad: bandanna, […]
Tart with a Heart
During my first internship after college, I was determined to meet the CEO of the biotech company at which I worked. Unable to get an appointment, I ducked past the assistant toward his office. The […]
