Month: April 2026

The Best Birthday Present Ever

Ella is incredibly gifted in many ways, but athletic ability is not one of them. So, when one of the second-grade moms said they were starting a softball team and asked if Ella would play, I did hesitate for a second.  But I realized… Continue Reading “The Best Birthday Present Ever”

54 on 54

I turn 54 today. Here are 54 thoughts, learnings, observations, and questions about my first 54 years. I despise any household project that requires the use of an Allen wrench I am cold. All the time. 15 years ago, I ran the New York… Continue Reading “54 on 54”

Good Friday, Bad Back

In my business, we get the day off for stock market holidays. In the past, I almost always played golf on those days, but I don’t play golf anymore because those holidays typically mean no school. Now, I find myself at Kids’ Empire, KidMania,… Continue Reading “Good Friday, Bad Back”