Ed GarstenSimplifying Self-HelpDo you rely on so-called “self-help” books to improve whatever it is you want to improve? About eight years ago I wrote about why I don’t…Jun 13Jun 13
Ed GarstenBecoming a Disc-Tossing Basket CaseThe wind blew light droplets of rain in my face. The ground was muddy and a copse of trees stood defiantly, daring me to find a way inside…Dec 17, 2023Dec 17, 2023
Ed GarstenGraduating SeniorsI like discounts but I don’t like being discounted. That’s why I’m letting it be known here and now I’ve not only graduated, I’ve…Aug 18, 2023Aug 18, 2023
Ed GarstenA Percusive Tribute to Tony BennettAnd that’s that. I had the good fortune of being brought up by parents who appreciated good music. Show tunes (we lived in NYC), big band…Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
Ed GarstenThe Coronation RuminationI had no intention of watching Charlie’s coronation but one of the mixed blessings of aging is the inability to sleep past 5 a.m. I mean…May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Ed GarstenNot Springing or Falling-Introducing My Personal Time ZoneI’m not doing it. I’m not springing ahead, falling back, standing on my head or manipulating my many clocks, watches and other…Mar 11, 2023Mar 11, 2023
Ed GarstenI’m Just Mild About HarryDid you read Prince Harry’s book, “Spare” ? Yeah, I did because it was in my house and my library books were all overdue. I also wanted to…Jan 27, 2023Jan 27, 2023
Ed GarstenSecrets of CNN Center From its First Supervising ProducerThe news broke this week that CNN Center in Atlanta will be closing by the end of the year. Here’s something few people know. I was the…Jan 14, 2023Jan 14, 2023
Ed GarstenA Hemingway -Inspired Christmas StoryIf Ernest Hemingway wrote down his Christmas thoughts:Dec 24, 2022Dec 24, 2022