The Craving for Simplicity 150 years ago, in a shack he built-in the woods, Henry David Thoreau wrote, “Simplify, simplify, simplify!” In saying this, the Harvard grad and one-time pencil maker tapped into a seemingly perennial… Read More »The New Simplicity
There was a time many years ago when, more than anything, I wanted a job that would give me “most evenings and weekends off.” That, I told myself, would be my perfect job! At the… Read More »The Perfect Job – Starts with the One You Have Today.
Published when our son was 12 My Childhood – Freedom! When I was a kid, back in what feels like the Mesozoic era, summer was always an excellent time to relax and be a kid. I… Read More »How Summer has Changed for Kids – The Good Humor Man
Sadly, our friend Leah Delancey Chang passed suddenly from a very aggressive cancer. Her husband and sister held a bittersweet memorial a couple of weeks ago that brought together over 100 people who knew and… Read More »Leah Delancey Chang – Memorial
Dogs are amazing – they just don’t live long enough. When something arises out of nowhere that takes them down suddenly, it’s somber. This is especially difficult when they have been beautiful dogs. I think… Read More »COCO – RIP
With Thanksgiving upon us, I wanted to share a very simple concept that might improve your happiness quotient. I know it does mine. This is the idea of showing gratitude for what you have.… Read More »Be Grateful for What You Have!