I was writing a post as the news of Carrie Fisher’s death came across the wire, and then not long after came the news of the passing of author Richard Adams. I was writing about something else, but that can wait. New topic.

Look, in many ways, for many reasons and for many of us, 2016 was a tough …

James Bond, Radiohead, and the New Year

My wife and I spent New Year’s Eve at a James Bond event in Washington D.C.

The event was held at the Washington Plaza Hotel, and combined all the style associated with Bond — black tie, martinis, gourmet food — with a festive party for folks who admire …

16 Elevating Resolutions for 2016 Inspired by Some of Humanity’s Greatest Minds

Get inspiration for your New Year Resolutions by reading resolutions from some notables, such as James Baldwin, Soren Kierkegaard, Susan Sontag, and Bertrand Russell.

You’ve got to tell the world how to treat you. If …