When journalism meets humanity
Ki Suk Han was pushed by an unknown man onto the subway tracks in New York. Twenty-two seconds later Ki was hit by an oncoming train and died. The story, of course, isn’t that si
The Love of a Good Dog
Recently my dog, Jack, and I went to the doggie oncologist. She was concerned that a mass on his chest had developed into cancer and she wanted to take a closer look. We wai
Clean Up On Aisle Five
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to read a transcript of a conversation you’ve had, let me tell you it can be pretty horrifying. Generally speaking people are pretty articula
Fine Dining At Costco
I’m one of the luckiest people in the world. I live in a city I absolutely adore. My home is San Francisco. Tony Bennett almost got it right. I didn’t leave my heart in
Death of a mentor
For the most part, I think the internet is wonderful. I consider myself a hardcore user. Like everyone, I use it to work, send email, surf, connect (or reconnect) with friends and
The lessons of sports
My kids hate sports. They’ve reminded me of their disdain often over the past few years. Since mid-March I’ve had the opportunity to watch more than 100 men’s and women’s c
Golf, life and honor
A golf swing takes six-tenths of a second to complete from beginning to end. In a five-hour round there are fewer than four minutes of action. Sandwiched between 80-to-90 shots, a
When cancer hits home
Last weekend, I stopped by Whole Foods to get some fresh fruits and vegetables. As I poked around the prepared food section, a woman tapped me on the arm and said, “Kev? Kev? Hel
Weight is a matter of life and death
I have to admit it. I’m overweight. According to those who know me, I could “stand to lose a few pounds.” They’re just being nice. According to the Body Mass Index used by
Monica Lewinsky deserves a second first chance
Forty. The number astounds me. Monica Lewinsky is now a middle-aged woman, having crossed the 40-year old threshold last July. To be honest, I’d forgotten all about Monica until