The Middle Class Didn’t Fail — It Was Squeezed, The Wealth Gap

“The middle class is the backbone of our economy.”— Barack Obama I remember asking my dad what was the difference … More

Who are the biggest influences in my life?

For me, the honest answer isn’t a list of famous names, mentors, or heroes—it’s the mistakes I’ve made. As uncomfortable … More

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss … More

You know you’re really old when you run into the people you worked with 30 years ago— who were younger … More

I was born in 1957. Obviously, I don’t remember a single thing about that year itself. I don’t remember the … More

I’ve been walking flea markets long enough to know that there’s an entire language spoken there that doesn’t exist anywhere … More

“Red flags don’t disappear when you ignore them.” I used to think being a good judge of character meant I … More

With everything that is happening around the world today this question has been rattling around in my head lately, because … More

I’m most happy when I’m at the beach, in the warm sun, and in the ocean. It’s that simple. The … More

“A society that loses trust in its referees eventually stops playing the game.” I don’t think the biggest problem in … More

Today’s WordPress prompt is: “List your top five grocery store items.” Another one of those “what are your favorites?” questions … More

“The people who shape us rarely announce themselves.” This is a hard prompt for me—not because I lack answers, but … More