The trap of streaming content all day

October 9, 2025
It starts innocently enough.  A rainy afternoon, a comfy couch, and “just one episode” of a series everyone’s talking about. But suddenly—hours vanish, the sun has set, and the only exercise you’ve had is reaching for the remote. Streaming platforms are designed for this. Episodes...

No tradeoffs here

March 21, 2009

In his presence

March 21, 2009
I don't really like to read or see pieces about Sept. 11. Not only because it's such a horrific event in our history, but because so many --from country singers to...

Friday, finally

March 21, 2009

Moving On

March 20, 2009
Today I handed off a client of 13 years-- my biggest --- to others at my firm. I'm happy to be moving on, but....still...it's a little bittersweet--sort of like breaking...

Feel lucky?

March 20, 2009
This morning I heard a song lyric that went "Time is just an anchor..." and it got me thinking about relationships and the tradeoffs people make for them. All...

Morning Brew

March 20, 2009
I'm feeling like a nice cup of rich, dark coffee with cream this morning and am just about to go make it. I woke up way too early, but managed to get back to sleep for...

She’s right

March 20, 2009
Joan Rivers isn't right about much, because she's usually speaking for effect. But she was definitely right about this one thing:....anyone who doesn't get up in the...

The Purpose of Life

March 20, 2009
What is the purpose of life? I believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. Dalai Lama, Tibetan political and spiritual leaderIt's the question of the...

The Hard Way

March 20, 2009
There are always two choices. Two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy. I read this the other day and it struck me as so true.I'm pretty...

Seize the Day

March 19, 2009
Those of us who have seen someone through a terminal illness know the importance of living each day as if it were your last.A few days ago, a beautful, 45-year-old...

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