Why Apple Continues to be Awesome

You might expect this to be your typical fanboy post, but actually, it’s about exemplary customer service. We had a 1st generation iPod Nano laying around the house.  It had died and been replaced some time ago.  Around Thanksgiving, I saw a notice online that...

Consumer Spending and the Economy

I was with my trainer this morning, and we were discussing post-holiday things, as is typical the first week in January.  And I was struck by the following thought: We got ourselves out of the Great Depression by an expansion of productivity, consumer spending, and...

Remembering to say Thank You

December is crazier than usual for me.  In this rapid movement from chore to responsibility to obligation each day, I worry that I’m forgetting the most important thing- to say Thank You to everyone who has made an impact or difference in my life this year....

Do we really want to know the unvarnished truth?

There was an article in the LA Times today about a study underway where patients would get unlimited access to doctor’s notes in their files.  While I am normally a big fan of transparency, there are certain relationships where the information exchanged is...

Navigating Hurty Feelings

Online, it’s amazing how easy it can be to slight someone intentionally or unintentionally, but I think we’re all still getting used to how to navigate these hurt feelings. One of the kid’s books I enjoyed reading to my kids and gave us a piece of...