I am having a First World Problem, and so, it’s not the worst thing in the world. But, it’s been a test of my patience. And, it has been yet another reminder that material goods don’t make you happy. I bought a BMW for the first time three years ago. I did a lot of due diligence
Category: Personal
David Cancel on True Riches
I think the world of David Cancel. He is a great entrepreneur and an amazing human being. I still remember fondly a breakfast meeting, during which we marveled at some similarities with our respective backgrounds. I follow him on social media to keep in touch. Today, he pushed out the Tweet below (or, click here).
‘Tiki-Head Ice Luge’ Night
I on Saturday night went to a “spring fling” party, complete with tiki torches, a tiki-head ice luge (see the photo to the left for an example of one), and a whole roasted pig. It was a lot of fun. My wife has been out of town for a college reunion, and so, I went stag. Sometimes,
The ‘Seasons’ in Parenting
I last night dropped off at the airport our oldest child, who will be in France for a school-sponsored language immersion program. Each student will live with a French family, take summer classes at the local university, and enjoy the local sights and culture (one stop will be Mont Saint-Michel, in the photo up top).
D-Day and Innovation
A continent enslaved. The fates of nations in the hands of those in their late teen years or early-20s. A disastrous landing on the Normandy beaches for the Americans. You read often about how D-Day was the beginning of Europe’s liberation. But, it wasn’t smooth sailing by any means. For months, Allied forces were barely
Biking Across Italy
A couple wed for one year decides to travel to N. Italy for two months–and, blog about it. My friend James Cooke has done just that. If you at all like food, wine and stories about small villages, Tuscan farmhouses, and pasta, then his trip is amazing. Just before graduating from business school, my wife