Jul 30, 2021B.I.O.S.“Billionaires…in outer space!” 10 years ago, this Wall Street Journal headline would probably have been followed by an article about a sci fi movie. But last week, the WSJ published this article about the recent trips to space by Elon Musk, Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos. And while it is…Jeff Bezos2 min readJeff Bezos2 min read
Jul 1, 2021Better than goldChampions usually have a backstory. If you have been watching the Team USA gymnastics Olympic trials this week, you have probably heard some of them already. My favorite story is about Jordan Chiles, one of the four female gymnasts who was selected to go to the Olympics. After Chiles completed…Simone Biles3 min readSimone Biles3 min read
Jun 14, 2021Everybody has a dreamIn The Heights was officially released last week in theaters and on HBO Max. It is a film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony award winning musical by the same name. I saw the stage show a few years ago at Olney Theatre after seeing Miranda’s blockbuster musical, “Hamilton”. To be…Legacy2 min readLegacy2 min read
May 20, 2021Cicada commencementIs anyone on the East Coast not talking about the emergence of Brood X from their underground home of 17 years? I remember the last major “invasion,” in 2004. Facebook had just launched, but no one was sharing photos of their kids playing with cicadas or recipes for cooking them…Cicadas2 min readCicadas2 min read
Mar 1, 2021Matchmaker, matchmakerA few days ago, my alma matter presented a webinar featuring one of our esteemed alumni, Pepper Schwartz, PhD. Dr. Schwartz is not only an author and a highly credentialed professor of sociology, she is one of the relationship experts on the hit TV show, Married at First Sight. Like…Married At First Sight3 min readMarried At First Sight3 min read
Feb 11, 2021How to jump to the front of the lineCan we talk about the vaccine? Everyone else seem to be talking about it, in fact, the subject has come up in almost every conversation I have had in the past 2 weeks. There are even Facebook forums devoted to the subject: Who was able to get it? Where did…Vaccines2 min readVaccines2 min read
Feb 5, 2021The joy of making a differenceYesterday, I got a call from a friend who was driving home from his parents’ vacation cabin in the Alps. He asked me whether I saw the photo he sent (I had not). …Make A Difference2 min readMake A Difference2 min read
Feb 1, 2021Decision-making 101I have a hard time making decisions. Whether it’s a bigger decision about committing to a marketing program, or just deciding which type of coffee beans to buy — I always have a tough time making up my mind. And based on the sheer number of articles and books on…Franchise2 min readFranchise2 min read
Jan 14, 2021A year with out MummersI grew up in the Philadelphia area, where our New Year’s Day tradition was watching the Mummers parade*. Every year, my family and I watched this spectacle either in person or on TV. When I got married on January 1, 2001 (before smartphones), I made sure that the limo that…Mummers2 min readMummers2 min read
Dec 18, 2020In pursuit of OzLike many musicals, “The Wizard of Oz” begins with an “I wish” song. Bored of living in Kansas and tired of being harassed by her neighbor, Dorothy Gale wishes for a trouble-free, colorful future where she can soar with the bluebirds in a better place, over the rainbow. Shortly thereafter…Journey Of Life2 min readJourney Of Life2 min read
