I’m the sort of person who has plenty of long-time acquaintances, but very few close friends. The few friends I have, I generally keep close for long periods of time–if not for a lifetime. For instance, I met many of my closest friends over a decade ago; when I was introduced (as it were) to ...

I am sitting in the sunshine filled, southern exposure of my living room, with my laptop on a breakfast stray over my knees. I have been emailing and transcribing interviews so that I can finish the magazine on time. I have a giant mug of coffee and a Diet Coke (you know, alternate). John is ...