Some things you just have to learn the hard way
What lessons did you have to learn the hard way?
June 11, 2026
Tom Greene
The quiet surrender
Civilization isn’t going to collapse. At least, not in the way we’ve always envisioned.
June 4, 2026
The fingerprint of grief
There was a time when people understood grief more intimately than we do now.
May 28, 2026
You still have more chapters to write, my friend
One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a person is believing their current circumstances are permanent.
May 21, 2026
The “Silver Split” divorce epidemic
Longer lives, empty nests and financial independence helped drive a sharp rise in divorce among older Americans, especially women and remarried couples.
May 14, 2026
What a remarkable time to be alive
From moonshot feats to a daring rescue in Iran, Americans have grown oddly numb to extraordinary national achievements.
April 16, 2026
Why your dog might be smarter than you
"Dogs are truly one of life’s greatest gifts and I’ve often wondered if they have more to teach us than we have to teach them."
April 9, 2026
The quiet crisis facing young men
For today’s young men, it’s not a crisis of desire—it’s a fear of failure. Young men increasingly see failure as the ultimate vulnerability.
April 2, 2026
Five surprising secrets for high school seniors
It’s the time of year that high school seniors are learning where they will (or won’t) spend their next four’ish years.
March 26, 2026
The hidden gift of the detour
Missed turns often provided more than just lost time; they offered the unexpected stories and perspective that flawless navigation never could.
March 5, 2026