

The Contrarian
There's a popular view in the startup world that some of the best founders are contrarians. This idea was spearheaded by PayPal founder...


Me & My Shadow
Maisie has named her shadow Owl My shadow's name is Maisie Everything I do, she does I brush my teeth, she wants to brush her teeth Every...


Snow Day
Yesterday the snow saved me. You see there comes a point in every man and woman's life where they reach a breaking point in terms of...


Speaking Your Client's Language
This morning, Maisie was sitting in her high chair chomping down on blueberries, a distraction as I prepared her oatmeal. As the oatmeal...


A Year Ago
A Year Ago... A year ago I was restless Now I sleep deeply, but awaken early A year ago I was anxious Now I'm surprisingly calm A year...


Knowing You -- An Open Letter to Maisie Ahead of Her 1st Birthday
Dearest Maisie, A year ago, I barely knew you. Even though you were inside of me, my knowledge of you was basic, and not in the Basic...


The Problems With No
A few years back, I was given the professional guidance to say "no" more. The thinking was that because I was taking too much on, I...


The New Mom Dress Code
I used to watch TLC's show "What Not to Wear" and be perplexed by these beautiful women with ill-fitting, grossly- out-of-style clothes,...


The Learning Curve
I think I love Maisie most at 10.5 months. That isn't to say I haven't loved her in the past. It's just that now, I love her most of all....


The Bathtub Dilemma
Soaking tubs are beautiful. No, they are sexy. They add value to a home. And, unless you are the leading lady in a romantic comedy or a...