Author: michaeldevault

Introducing “That Is All”

I’m a Buddhist. (A really, really bad Buddhist, but Buddhist nonetheless.) I’ve never observed Lent, but as a really bad Buddhist, the concept of

Mar 18

The Legend of the Standing Rib Roast

Holiday traditions come in two flavors. There are those popular traditions like decorating a tree or putting out the Christmas lights. Perhaps the more

Dec 25

Presidential Mettle Pt. 2: John F. Kennedy

(Author's Note) In honor of former President Trump, who has "endured more than any other president in the history of the United States of

Aug 6

Presidential Mettle Pt. 1: Theodore Roosevelt

(Author's Note) In honor of former President Trump, who has "endured more than any other president in the history of the United States of

Jul 27

Efficiency

Or: Lessons Learned in a Waffle House at Shift Change First, let’s address the herd of elephants in the room. It’s been more than

Oct 27

Acquisitions I: Souvenirs from a life with art

My first encounter with art happened on a staircase landing. Sometime in the late Spring of 2002, I an invitation to a gallery opening

Mar 4

Welcome to the Second Republic

Or: Lessons Learned from Ancient Rome In 27 BCE, the naval and land forces of Roman consul Octavian clashed with those loyal to Mark

Jan 20

The Case for 2020: Year In Review

Alyssa and I were nestled tightly together on the sofa, watching Bridgerton and waiting patiently. At 11:50 p.m., I removed a bottle of Korbel from

Jan 2

Care in the Time of Covid

With apologies to Señor Garcia Marquez   Every year since I moved to Tennessee, sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving, I’ve undertaken what has become an

Nov 12

The Jet Set

Or: How Little Mama Inspired Visions of a Glittering Future When I was about 12, my grandmother and I were sitting in the sunroom

Oct 23