There’s something I’ve noticed about living in Buckhorn that didn’t hit me until recently. It’s not profound or life-changing, but it explains a lot about how people interact around here and why, every now and then, I feel like I stick out a little. Buckhorn is, at its core, a blue-collar town. Not in aContinue reading “Exploring the Unique Culture of Buckhorn”
Author Archives: John Berkovich
The Loud Lickers is a Dining Mystery I’ll Never Solve
There are certain things in life I will never understand: why printers jam only when you’re late, why the grocery store has only one cashier during rush hour, and why — in a restaurant full of empty booths — someone always chooses the table right next to me. It’s like a gravitational pull. The universeContinue reading “The Loud Lickers is a Dining Mystery I’ll Never Solve”
When New Opportunities Don’t Feel Real
There’s a strange moment that happens when things finally start turning around. After years of grinding, rejection, physically and mentally recovering from a car accident and malignant narcissist abuse, burnout, or instability, your first instinct isn’t excitement; it’s disbelief. You question whether it’s luck, timing, or just another mirage. But when opportunities start showing up,Continue reading “When New Opportunities Don’t Feel Real”
The Surreal Distance Between What We Do and Who We Are
Ken Dryden admitted in his book The Game, that he could never quite connect with the fact that he was the goalie for the Montreal Canadiens during their glory years of the 1970s – the goalie, the one whose name was engraved on the Stanley Cup six times, and Vezina trophies, who shared a dressingContinue reading “The Surreal Distance Between What We Do and Who We Are”
Rant No. 18: Do You Ever Shut Up?
Some people don’t just talk – they broadcast. It’s like they’re narrating a movie about themselves in surround sound, and you, unfortunately, got a front-row seat. They speak in that choppy, overconfident, I’m-an-expert-on-everything tone that carries across rooms, restaurants, and coffee shops alike. You’re not eavesdropping; they’re forcing participation. It always starts the same way.Continue reading “Rant No. 18: Do You Ever Shut Up?”
When Motion Becomes Medicine
There’s a strange kind of calm that shows up only when you start doing things. Not big, dramatic things, but just simple, tangible actions. Send a message. Make a list. Write the first sentence. It’s funny how quickly the mind can spiral when we sit still too long. The weight of uncertainty, money worries, orContinue reading “When Motion Becomes Medicine”
When Confidence and Talent Don’t Speak the Same Language
Charles Schulz once told his first wife that if he ever saw a psychiatrist, it might ruin his work. The creator of Peanuts — one of the most beloved comic strips in history — feared that getting rid of his inner struggles would also take away the well he drew from. And maybe he wasContinue reading “When Confidence and Talent Don’t Speak the Same Language”
Rant No. 17: The Oblivious Escalator Stander
There are certain unwritten rules of civilization that, if followed, make life smoother for everyone. Hold the door for the person behind you. Don’t blast your music on public transit – and that includes airports. And perhaps most sacred of all: stand right, walk left on the escalator or airport moving sidewalk. It’s not complicated.Continue reading “Rant No. 17: The Oblivious Escalator Stander”
Rant No. 16: The Laundry Room Hostage Takers
There are few domestic crimes more infuriating than the Laundry Room Hostage Situation. Twice in my life, I’ve had housemates who decided the washer and dryer weren’t shared appliances but long-term storage units. They’d toss in a load Saturday morning, run the cycle, and then… vanish. The clothes would sit there for days – sometimesContinue reading “Rant No. 16: The Laundry Room Hostage Takers”
When You’re Doing Everything Right But Still Feel Stuck
Have you ever felt somewhat stuck despite doing things right? Yeah, me too. You’re working. You’ve got projects lined up. You’ve got a plan – maybe even a one and five-year plan. You tick the boxes: assignments delivered, outreach done, goals written down. On paper, it looks like progress. And yet, inside, it feels likeContinue reading “When You’re Doing Everything Right But Still Feel Stuck”
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