May 31, 2026 Have you noticed a rise in the know-it-all population lately?  Of course, the pejorative term is meant to be sarcastic and facetious; yet still, In a way, I’m starting to feel like a child again, with more and more of my peers chiming in: “Well, actually Zach…”.   At the risk of sounding…

May 17, 2026 Most people are familiar with the term “less is more”: the less chocolate cake we eat, the better it will taste when we occasionally indulge; the less choices we have, the easier it is to make decisions; and the less material items we own, the more space, clarity and purpose we stand…

May 3, 2026 Have you ever been attacked by an animal?  Not a gnat or mosquito, but a real animal that might be just big enough to do some kind of damage?  It looks a lot different when we’re swatting off a bug than when something much larger has both our upper and lower extremities…

April 19, 2026 Have you ever thought about how much time and energy is wasted by clinging to our expectations?  In many cases, it’s necessary to expect certain outcomes: like allowing for more time to get to school or work if it’s snowing; or taking the trash out to the curb the night before it’s…

April 5, 2026 Have you ever noticed how many friends you have now, compared to when you were younger?  Before we start getting all depressed about this, let us first understand that it’s extremely common and natural to have considerably less friends as we age.  Sure, there are young adults whose social circles may still…