The word “accountability” requires explanation. The first definition that pops up on…

Remember the TV show Columbo? Peter Falk played the disheveled detective who…

Charleston, South Carolina, has always been one of my favorite cities. After…

In the past few days, I have heard lessons that should make…

Sometimes the universe bombards us with repeating messages. NPR’s Bullseye interviewed Jimmy Jam and…

Often we compliment resilience, adaptability, and compromise. We say “thanks,” believing the…

On a recent plane ride, I played Brain Teasers on the in-flight…

Traveling to San Diego for a mix of business and pleasure recently,…

I love the Olympics. And I love the leadership of Simone Biles…

On a summer Saturday afternoon, I entered the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel.…

Recently I have been contemplating idioms – those commonly understood and in…

The Emmy nominations are out, and I have suddenly realized I am…

I once entered a public restroom and chose the “accessible” door. Upon…

Years ago, a manager who worked for me called to share her “good…

Enjoying the high success of Virginia collegiate and other amateur programs, I…

I was thrilled to attend my second game of the season at…

Josh Bell, first baseman for the Washington Nationals, has invited anyone “exploring…

In a recent discussion with my friend Rabbi Michael Knopf, he reminded…

Recent news has been focused on community colleges. It causes me to…

It has occurred to me that opinions are pretty free-flowing these days.…