When I attended TEDxCincy in October 2010, there was one session where I was furiously taking notes: the session by Grant McCracken, author of Chief Culture Officer. Click here to find out more about the fascinating McCracken. [For more on … Continue reading
Category Archives: Cincinnati
Can We Filter Out the World to the Point of Negligence?
Many years ago, it was my dream to be editor-in-chief of the college newspaper. But I had to run against my best friend to get the position, and my background put me at a disadvantage. I was a creative writing … Continue reading
Life Is a Lot of Little Lonely Drives
The curse of overactive minds I know—and so (or yet) I’m a devotee of sleep. It’s the only way to escape and regenerate. So on weekends when I’m home, I amble into Coffee Emporium well into the afternoon. During a … Continue reading
A Philosophy of (Non) Gift-Giving
Gift giving creates a lot of anxiety in our lives. Or maybe just in mine. I hate the obligation and second-guessing that surrounds birthdays, holidays, special occasions, and invented special occasions. This goes for friends, family, colleagues, and romantic partners. … Continue reading
The Comfort of Mourning Doves
Since returning from San Francisco last week, I’ve been enjoying the presence of two mourning doves outside my apartment. There are few trees where I live in Over the Rhine (downtown Cincinnati), so I’m surprised that any birds are nesting … Continue reading