No matter what the circumstances, it’s important to maintain a sunny disposition. Even in the middle of another New York City heat wave, I try to remain calm. I’m really not a summery type of person so, yeah, it’s a bit of a struggle. I have an air conditioner inherited from a roommate…

I’ve heard you should eat green leafy vegetables when you’re feeling distressed, discombobulated, a bit off balance, or just plain off your rocker. They’re full of anti-oxidants, beta carotene, and plenty of other good things which team up to have you back on an emotional even keel before…

One of my favorite Betty Draperisms is: “Only boring people get bored.” Reminds me of what my grandmother used to say: “What, you kids are bored? Go clean your room.” Neither adage was particularly helpful last Saturday afternoon when everybody in the known universe but me was on…