Lost Journal: Lasik-ally, I Got Rid of my Glasses
Journal entry: February 12, 2008 (age 38): LASIK surgery Is there any surgical procedure that sounds, just in terms of the basic description, like a good idea? “First, … Read more
Journal entry: February 12, 2008 (age 38): LASIK surgery Is there any surgical procedure that sounds, just in terms of the basic description, like a good idea? “First, … Read more
Journal entry: February 12, 2007 (age 37) Eyes are the windows to the soul. Therefore, eyeglasses are the outside pane of double-paned windows to the soul. I could … Read more
Journal entry: September 28, 2006 (age 37) Some professional performers are called “triple threats,” because they are accomplished actors, singers and dancers. I’m more like a non-threatening bunt, … Read more
Journal entry: July 2, 2001 (age 32) Ah, the dotcom bubble. Over the past year, it’s introduced me to the highest salary I’ve ever had, the first stock … Read more
Journal entry: May 7, 1976 (age 7) — Early Planning for a Super Career Adults seem to think that career planning is on the mind of the average grade-schooler. … Read more
Journal entry: March 2, 2002 (age 32) — St. Patrick’s Month This week a friend from college called me, and at some point in the conversation he asked … Read more
Journal entry: October 15, 1994 (age 25) “Oh, I’m so glad you boys are both home this weekend. You can help your father clean out the eaves!” My … Read more
Journal entry: September 1, 1984 (age 15) With my 27-year-old brother, Jim, driving, the trip from Binghamton to New York City takes less than 3 hours. Other brother … Read more
Journal entry: May 18, 1996 (age 27) As I pulled into the parking lot of The Little Café in Arlington, Va., tonight, I thought to myself, “There’s that … Read more
Journal entry: March 9, 1996 (age 26) Pulling into the parking lot of The Little Café in Arlington, Virginia, I thought to myself, “Tonight feels special, in a … Read more