Category: Deep Thoughts

Why do so many musings about life come from the world of gambling? Consider: Double down, all in, play the hand you’re dealt, chips are down, roll the dice. While I’d venture to say that most people don’t play poker or frequent casinos, everyone understands these aphorisms. To this pantheon of wisdom, I’d like to…

On Tuesday, I was on the phone with a friend who asked if I could see the fires from where I was. “What fires?” I asked, completely unaware. It didn’t take long to find out.  By that evening, friends from Pasadena showed up at my door with their pets and boxes of valuables, having just…