“Developing people is like mining for gold. You have to move tons and tons of dirt to find it—but you … More
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Why Having a Pet Matters
— and Why Cats Are My Perfect Match Having a pet has been one of the best decisions of my … More
The Desire to Seem Virtuous
I’ve noticed something over the years — the desire to seem virtuous has slowly started to replace the desire to … More
“In the Middle of Every Difficulty Lies Opportunity.”
In the mid-1990s, the Philadelphia retail scene went through a major shake-up. The regional discount chain I had spent twenty … More
The $15,000 Cartier Watch
Read the story Today’s blog prompt asked: “What’s the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased for yourself?”Well, the question … More
The Most Expensive Personal Item I’ve Ever Purchased
my Phonak Sphere hearing aids. If you asked me the most expensive personal item I’ve ever bought — other than … More
Invest in the Young, Reap a Lifetime of Riches
A lesson from my Father One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is the value of spending time with the … More
I’ll Tell You My Favorite Podcast Right After You Tell Me Who You Voted For.
What Podcasts Am I Listening To? Ah yes — today’s prompt: “What podcasts are you listening to?”A harmless little question … More
When Words Become Landmines
: How Algorithms and Sensitivity Changed Communication Anyone who knows me knows I love to talk — and I love … More
The Great Ground Beef Heist
I should have known it was going to be one of those trips the moment I decided to plan a … More
Wood Shop:
The Class That Changed My Life “Don’t let anyone tell you your dreams are too big or impossible. You will … More
The Father I Feared
A strict father doesn’t show love in hugs or kind words—he shows it in boundaries, discipline, and the strength he … More
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