Over my life I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what it really means to love someone—not just in … More
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Living for the Long Game Patience as a Life Strategy
What’s the Trait I Value Most About Myself? If I had to pick just one trait that I value most … More
If Money Didn’t Matter…Well, I Already Did It!
I left a high-paying, high-stress corporate job at 48. Most people thought I was crazy. I walked away from a … More
We Are All Immigrants: A Lesson from My Heritage
For most of my life, I believed I was 100% Italian. My mother’s lineage was entirely Italian from Southern Italy … More
Brands That I Hunted For
Over the past 40 years of buying and selling antiques, I’ve come to associate with brands that represent craftsmanship, history, … More
“Simple Things, Bigger Life”
What Could You Do More Of? At 69, I’ve learned that the days really do go faster than you think, … More
To Put your Goals in Writing
“A goal without written documentation is just a wish.” You probably already know how much I believe in the importance … More
What Gives Me Energy
At 69 years old, I’ve learned that true energy isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about how I care for my body, … More
Tea for the Tillerman: A Reflection on Life in My 20s
When I was in my 20s, Cat Stevens’ Tea for the Tillerman was more than just music—it was a mirror … More
How much is Big Money and Private Equity Secretly Controlling Our Lives?
As I sit here at 69, looking back over my life, I can’t help but ask: When did the world … More
Life Without Music? you ask
What would my life be like without music? Well, first, I’d wake up groggily with no Peace Train to carry … More
White Rice
When I first got married, I decided to prove my culinary skills with the simplest of tasks: cooking white rice. … More