Ten years ago today (June 29, 2007), the first iPhone was released. It’s hard for me to believe that it’s only been ten years. And it’s hard to imagine that a piece of technology could change our lives so dramatically
How to Survive and Thrive for the Next 4 Years in Trumpistan
Like many of you, I was devastated by Donald Trump’s surprising upset victory in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. As I write this article on Inauguration Day (January 20, 2017), I can’t help but feel extremely apprehensive about what the
Death and Despair as 2016 Draws to a Close? No Thanks, I’ll Pass
A lot of my friends are distraught over all of the celebrity deaths that have occurred during the closing days of 2016 – and throughout the year, for that matter. Maybe you’re one of them. Many of my friends are
On Holding Hands in Public
Last weekend, on Friday night at about 9:45, Jeff and I were walking several blocks back to our car after enjoying an evening of theatre in downtown Phoenix. It was a pleasant evening, only slightly hot. There were only a
Today I Let Go of an Icon from My Past
Today I sold a souvenir from my past; something that represented a turning point in my life regarding coming to terms with myself and discovering who I really am. Jeff and I are in the process of downsizing our possessions.
Should I ever refuse to marry a couple?
I am a wedding officiant. I’ve only been doing this for about half a year, but I’ve married about 40 couples so far and I have 15 weddings scheduled in the coming months. It’s immensely rewarding. It’s wonderful to be
A friend’s early passing provides an opportunity for reflection
A friend of ours passed away a couple of days ago. He wasn’t a close friend; he was more of an acquaintance whom we always enjoyed seeing whenever we ran into each other at parties. We were Facebook friends, so