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Use Your Words

Use Your Words

For parents of preschoolers, there comes a time – often in the evening – known as “the storm before the calm.”  It can also come about during the day if expectations of some kind are not met, or perhaps if a child is just “hangry.”  Our preferred solution was to remain calm and tell them […]

Why Bother?

Why Bother?

My sister-in-law’s Starbucks order is something like “Venti non-fat decaf low-foam not-too-hot lactose free artificially sweetened latte.”  I’ll concede that we all have different reasons for doing what we do, but I’m sure Starbucks could simplify things by adding a drink to the menu dubbed the “Why Bother?”  I can visualize a whole new line […]

The Entrepreneurs:  The Relentless Quest for Value by Derek Lidow - A Review

The Entrepreneurs: The Relentless Quest for Value by Derek Lidow – A Review

Most of us think of an entrepreneur as someone who makes a lot of money for a lot of people very quickly.

Grappling with Tech

Grappling with Tech

It is sometimes said that we don’t choose technology, it chooses us.  It is certainly possible to live in today’s world without a cell phone, a computer, or a car but it would require individuality and resolve.  Whether you are an early adopter, a late-comer, or a total Luddite, sooner or later technology will hunt […]