Airport Screening
Because I fly a lot, I enjoy the benefits of having TSA Pre. But when I flew home from Vegas last week, I started wondering about these things.
Sinead O’Connor Was Right
Upon hearing of her death at 56, my reflections on her appearance on “Saturday Night Live” in 1993 and the backlash her tearing up the Pope’s picture caused.
Science Saved My Life
I’m turning 65 today and find myself a bit introspective, particularly about one very important day a long time ago.
Random Thoughts
Quickies about my lack of baseball knowledge, an odd “Oppenheimer” viewing choice, and a geometrically precise restaurant waiter.
Molten Vegas
What’s it like to be in Las Vegas when the temperature is over 110 degrees every day? Here’s my first-hand report after spending the weekend in Sin City.
Tony Bennett
In honor of the legendary singer, who has just died at 96, here’s a piece I wrote September 20, 2015, after seeing him in concert.