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This is a story of shucking the briefcase, losing the tie, and floating 26 tons of riveted iron through France to Paris. The perky young Vice President of Human Resources touched me on the shoulder and said, "Have a nice life." That moment, standing in the parking lot with my personal possessions in a cardboard box and my severance papers stuffed in my pocket, I thought, "Why the hell not?" The anarchist inside me was urging me back into the building to play carelessly with matches, but instead I went to Starbuck's. Sitting in the sun, sipping a cappuccino, it occurred to me that sometimes...

The Stan Chronicles Low Ray was down to one leg again. When I saw him that morning, leaning against the trashcan down on East 12th Street, it was obvious he was, once again, shy one flipper. "Hey Ray, how's it going?" I asked, planning to walk on by. "Oh great," he said. "Never better. Just...fricking great." He threw me a look as he slid himself down and bounced his backside onto the sidewalk. "Um, did you lose your leg again?" "No, Stan, I'm having it re-chromed and polished so it'll go with my tux when I'm out dancing at the Ritz-fucking-Carlton." He glared at me and slapped his empty...

This classic, middle grade animal fable for readers ages 8-12 is an entertaining introduction to the importance of mindfulness, and how it can make a difference in the world. When Dolly Llama's idyllic Peruvian ranch home is threatened by development of ecologically disastrous proportions, she's filled with anxiety. Sage Papa Llama shows her how "Llama Sitting" can create a calm interior space to meet life's challenges. But Dolly has her own plans Young Dolly's secret, surprising solution to stop the development tests her courage and leadership. The fast-paced action is driven by memorable...