Removing my reading glasses, I closed my eyes and rubbed the bridge of my nose. Feeling cross-eyed after editing for the last three hours, I leaned back in my chair and zoned into my dream world wher....

Around this time of year, we are all enjoying the cozy winters with family and friends. But this New Year, I also remember the sacrifices that men and women overseas are making for our country. This...

I guess I come by my love of parades naturally: my grandfather loved parades probably more than anyone I ever knew. I had lots of those shield-shaped flag holders, complete with 48-star flags, that ...

I confess that I step into a super-privileged life part-time. I confess that my secret life is lived in penthouses, suites, yachts and gets around this earth. I confess that my wardrobe is professio....

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 for a....

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...

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 life, an...

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....

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 w...

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 a sal.