Time is on my side

Quick. What time is it? If you’re like my kids or wife or the growing number of people in this country, you’re either reaching in your pocket for your smart phone, or frantically looking around for a digital clock. Like many, you probably don’t even think of glancing...

Who wants it more — men or women?

How important is sex in middle age? It depends on who you talk to. During the past seven years while doing research for my book on middle age men, I’ve talked to dozens of guys about this topic. Generally, the answers given by married men were pretty consistent. It’s...

Is it worth it to send out Christmas cards these days?

How are things going for you and your loved ones this holiday season? The last few weeks for me have been a whirlwind with work and all sorts of personal trials and tribulations, including the death of a dear, close friend.  My wife, Laura, mentioned at dinner earlier...

Brotherly and sisterly love must start with me

  When’s the last time you said, “I love you,” to your siblings?Not recently, would be my answer. It’s sad.It’s amazing, when you think about it. I spent the first 18 years of my life sharing a bedroom with my brother, Paul, and all that goes along with that.In the...

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