How many of us suffer from depression and feelings of failure?  Well, we’re in good company. Here is my latest essay on Vincent van Gogh: A Beautiful Madness 

Other recent essays include:  “Capturing the World: Remembering as Spiritual Practice” (inspired by Joshua Foer’s book:  Moonwalking with Einstein).

And finally, a little something on the power of our influence:  “Thank You Mrs. Whitehead: The Luminous Influence of a Philosopher’s Wife”