“Ladies and gentleman, we are being held momentarily by the train’s dispatcher. Thank you for your patience.” “Ladies and gentleman, we are delayed because of train traffic ahead, we apologize for any inconvenience.” If ever you have had to commute on the New York subway, you have undoubtedly heard these, and other, dreaded delay messages.

It is November 11th, Veteran’s Day. It feels odd to say “Happy Veteran’s Day,” it feels even more odd to say “Have a Solemn Veteran’s Day” or “Enjoy a Reverent Veteran’s Day.”  Perhaps it is all because words are really not enough to express the accurate feeling of the day. The only phrase that comes to

The Mamas and the Papas may have lied. Monday, Monday may not be as good to me as they say. In fact, one could argue that it is the most despised day of the week. It marks the end of your treasured time of respite and fun. At the same time, it is also the