Are You Underinvesting In A Lifetime Opportunity?
July 9, 2010 – 4:57 am | No Comment

It is a common sight in Chinatown (both San Francisco and New York City) and it has always disturbed me.  It is the sight of old, Chinese ladies hauling big bags of plastic bottles and …

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Faces
May 30, 2009 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Faces

Brad Feld (VC and blogger extraordinaire) recently wrote a post about faces.  His first few paragraphs took me back to my college Biological Anthropology class and how powerful faces are to human beings.  Brad’s friend …

The New York City Dessert Truck
May 28, 2009 – 2:41 am | No Comment
The New York City Dessert Truck

The wonder of the Dessert Truck, which is often parked across the street from the St. Mark’s Hotel in NYC, reminds me of Prometheus taking one of the gods’ greatest gifts and giving it to …

The Design Dilemma—Curse or Blessing?
May 28, 2009 – 1:40 am | One Comment
The Design Dilemma—Curse or Blessing?

Imagine a middle aged, community leader that has gone out into the wild world for years…to bring mammoth meat home to his family, clan, and tribal nation. But now this chief is faced with an …

It’s Human Nature, Not the Economy, Stupid!
May 20, 2009 – 4:07 am | No Comment
It’s Human Nature, Not the Economy, Stupid!

Daily TV news programs report that the United States and other countries are in a terrible recession. The U.S. is in the worst state it’s been in since the great depression.  The pointy fingers of blame …

A Tale of Two Etiquettes
May 14, 2009 – 3:29 am | No Comment
A Tale of Two Etiquettes

To not look like a fool while dining in America and Europe you have to know your etiquette.  This includes knowing the array of tools that will be placed before you.  First is the linen napkin, …

Prejudices, Biases, and Opinions, Oh My!
May 14, 2009 – 2:34 am | No Comment
Prejudices, Biases, and Opinions, Oh My!

When it comes to telling any story, one’s point of view can be a big obstacle in honest transmission. It can be very easy for an individual in power or position to paint the world, …

Inner Dialogue – Embarrassment
May 13, 2009 – 4:08 am | 2 Comments
Inner Dialogue – Embarrassment

 

I am embarrassed
Why are you embarrassed?
Well, I don’t know, I’ve pursued professions that others would generally say are ridiculous. I wanted to be a ballet dancer. It’s easier for people to roll their eyes and …