A concert band, of which several of my friends are members, recently performed at the Rehoboth bandstand. Their performance, coupled with a warm breeze and the sound of the ocean, made for a delightful evening. As they played, I couldn’t … Continue reading →

“Empty Nest Syndrome.” What a great name! Though I’ve talked to many moms and dads who, frankly, see it as a cause for celebration, some have trouble coping with the loss of … well, when you get right down to … Continue reading →

Vacation can be the perfect time to celebrate the positive aspects of being married or in a committed relationship. But there are negative aspects as well, and I see them every day. It’s not my intention to cast a shadow … Continue reading →

It’s surprising how many people out there are afraid of flying. Many of those I encounter tell me that what worries them the most is incompetent mechanics on the ground or cost-cutting CEOs sending an airplane with maintenance problems up … Continue reading →

Many people have cut back on their spending because of the current economy. This makes sense — provided that these conditions are just a reminder of what they should have been doing all along. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for … Continue reading →

People sometimes tell me how concerned they are that they — or their children — not be “losers.” They’re almost always surprised when I tell them that losing can actually be good for your mental health. In a competitive sense, … Continue reading →

A mother of three writes, “I’ve tried to impress on my children that lying is more than just ‘bad’ or a ‘sin,’ and that the long-term effect of lying can be stressful and unhealthy. They asked me if it was … Continue reading →

One of the biggest impediments to human associations is the unwillingness to say what you think and ask for what you want. Note the word “ask”; none of us are entitled to something from another person simply because we want … Continue reading →

Well, it’s that time again! Every year for the past 9 years that I’ve had the pleasure of writing for this newspaper, I receive multiple emails asking me to reprint this article. The beginning of August seems like the perfect … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe that it’s only a few weeks until Labor Day! One of the silver linings to that otherwise dark cloud is the Labor Day Jazz Funeral on the Bethany Beach boardwalk. The New Orleans-style parade lays the … Continue reading →

Many of us tell lies at one time or another. Most likely they’re little white lies to spare somebody’s feelings, or to get out of some commitment that we probably should never have made. The majority of people feel guilty … Continue reading →

People I speak to in my office will occasionally describe a significant person in their life (or even themselves) as clingy, or needy, in the emotional sense. Indeed, there are times when a partner or potential partner can cross that … Continue reading →