I’m not a huge fireworks person, though I do enjoy shared experiences with people in my community. So, on July 4th, I found myself happily on the roof enjoying a beer and the white noise of people on surrounding rooftops combined with the randomly distributed boom of fireworks in 5 different directions. Best of all,… Continue reading

World Series of Poker // $$$$$$ (for good)

David Einhorn, the president of Greenlight Capital and a generous philanthropist, finished in 3rd place at the World Series of Poker yesterday and plans to donate his winnings ($4.35million!) to City Year.  It’s always great to see (high quality) nonprofits supported such a sincere and unexpected public forum. Way to go, David and City Year! 

The ‘Busy’ Trap (and my dirty little secret)

"You’re so busy!" "What have you been so busy with?" "Try to fit me in a few months down the line when you have time." "You’re crazy…always doing stuff." "Call me! Where are you?" I get these comments said to me a lot, and I can’t think of many things that are more personally irritating. … Continue reading The ‘Busy’ Trap (and my dirty little secret)