With Thanksgiving upon us, I wanted to share a straightforward concept that can improve your happiness quotient both at home and at work. This is the idea of developing the skill of pausing to find gratitude in what you have going on in your life, right now! You can easily develop this awareness by making a […]

Teeing it Up Nirvana, with the release of “Nevermind” in September of 1991, had become the world’s hottest band. They were the epicenter of Seattle’s grunge movement heralding a renaissance for rock and roll. Partly on the strength of the singles  “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Come as You Are”  Nevermind would eventually go on […]

I read a book by Noam Chomsky for a graduate class on communication which was a dense and obtuse snooze. Most likely it was simply over my head.  To me, it seemed Chomsky was saying (in many words) that, with language at least, everything sucks. Sure, that’s an oversimplified interpretation. But have you read him? […]

I am pleased at this point in my life. My life is full of mostly excellent activities and some great people. I have a few beautiful things. I love my wife more than ever. We are a team. Our 15-year-old succeeds with most qualities of the “magic matrix” parents desire for their kids these days. […]

The Problem. Not sure how it crept up on me, but recently I realized our family is spending a small fortune on monthly subscriptions. Software, services, insurance, entertainment, fitness, and on and on it goes.  A couple of dollars here and there over time can add up to significant dollars on an annual basis. These […]