Last Will

While hurrying home from work to read my favoritepoet’s last book, put together by his wife after thecancer he so beautifully captured ensured his wordswould never touch anyone again, I see a man sellingshoes in the parking lot of a gritty, inner-city stripmall and wonder if his goods for sale are like thetaco vendors’—so delicious... Continue Reading →

Blue Zones

Who’s responsible for giving these places with thehighest population of centenarians such a misleadingname? Longevity doesn’t necessarily equate to happiness,so it’s possible these spots christened this color matchan azure sense of life. But I’m willing to bet theseareas where a scientifically studied healthy diet androbust sense of community and purpose reflect livesinfused with quantity AND... Continue Reading →

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