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Pondering a mind full of ‘nesses’ in the New Year

“But why do I want my mind all full of — what’s it called — ness?” “Not ‘ness,’” the guru, losing his cool, snapped at me. “I said ‘mindfulness’! One word. It means being in the moment, acknowledging all your thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. Calmly. CALMLY, ...

Winter driving is not for wimps — or maniacs

Wind gusts whipped snow across what I hoped was still I-90. It’s hard to see the white lines beneath layers of swirling snow. It was the winter of 1977 or ’78 and I, Burton “The Foolhardy” Cole, drove my two brothers from Conneaut to Cleveland. Not only were the Cavaliers playing a ...

Winter driving is not for wimps — or maniacs

Wind gusts whipped snow across what I hoped was still I-90. It’s hard to see the white lines beneath layers of swirling snow. It was the winter of 1977 or ’78 and I, Burton “The Foolhardy” Cole, drove my two brothers from Conneaut to Cleveland. Not only were the Cavaliers playing a ...

The vexing nerve of angry people — and other happy thoughts

People aren’t happy today unless they’re angry. The more we seethe, the more invigorated we feel. From a box of doughnuts, which you didn’t buy in the first place, someone else snatches the Boston cream that your taste buds demanded. Why quietly settle for the chocolate sprinkles when ...

Slow down for peace, happiness and maybe a warm kitty

A college friend owns a couple of homes in northeast Ohio, where we’re from. She also has been known to carry a pop-up tent in the back of her SUV as her nomadic job takes her around the country. She now works in the wilds of Fargo, N.D. “I am feeling like just riding out the rest of my ...

Want to help your spouse? Get out of the way!

I try to be the most helpful husband possible. That is why I watch so much football. There are only so many times that Terry needs to chase me out of the kitchen before I pick up on her subtle message — “Get out of my way. NOW!” So I put my feet up and click on the game. To help. ...