The things vs experiences dilemma
Driving an expensive car was part of my persona, or so I thought. A few years ago when my daughter suggested that I trade in my fully-loaded BMW X5 for a Toyota Prius Hybrid, I resisted. As a mid-level associate…
Category Random Musings
Of Emergency Rooms and Stressful Work Environments
Going into an Hospital ER is a bit like a meeting with your boss and an HR person. You are never quite sure how it is going to go. I had just driven someone, who unexpectedly needed some medical attention,…
Musings from a massage parlour
It started with a Matt Damon film which was being screened at the Toronto International Films Festival (TIFF). The movie was scheduled for noon at the Roy Thompson Hall. My wife and I had joined our daughter and son-in-law who…
I think I know what Mayim Bialik meant
By now, most of you know who Harvey Weinstein is. Or, more appropriately, who he was. But, do you know who Mayim Bialik is? She is the popular star of the TV sitcom “The Big Bang Theory”, former child star…
Walls have ears!
How we voluntarily sign away our privacy… “I am sorry, can you repeat that?” I looked at my wife. I hadn’t asked her anything. She was watching “Love it or list it” on TV and not paying any attention to…
An expensive date night…
“Excellent choice,” the server, who introduced himself as Victor, appeared impressed with my choice of wine. As someone who is not opposed to picking a wine from the right side of the menu – based on price – I was…
My scary encounter with allergies
For a few minutes there I wondered if I was going to make it. Funny, the kind of thoughts that cross your mind when you see your own mortality staring you in the face. A couple of TV police dramas…
A dozen things I like about living in an apartment
When it comes to living in an apartment versus a house, most of the people I know lean towards a house. I get their pro-house arguments – larger spaces, more privacy, potential equity growth, and other such benefits. Clearly, apartment…
If it weren’t for the money…
I am beginning to wonder if I am a boring person. It’s the kind of stuff that no one will tell to your face. I do not have a “passion” to pursue, like most others seem to have. I am…
No touch. No talk. No eye contact!
I wouldn’t have noticed the dog if my wife hadn’t stepped into Sephora. I chose to wait outside. I figured people-watching on Union Square would be more interesting than helping her pick out lipstick and nail polish shades. Plus, the…