Author: patrickwdecker@gmail.com

There are big polemic and polarizing issues out there, that demand either advocacy or opposition. Things like tax reform, climate change, and civil rights are some prime examples of divisive topics that will easily send calm and collected individuals on an unyielding diatribe that will, at worst ignite plumes of hatred and resentment, and at [...]

Here is a sweet-and-sour tale of Manhattan life. It’s all true. I share this story in the wake of the tragic and sudden death of Natasha Richardson. It’s a tale that exemplifies her abundance of spirit and sly playfulness. This story should be classified under the “be careful what you wish for” category. In August, [...]