Do we have time for parent talk and involvement? — Whether you are an affluent Montessori parent or a struggling single mother, authoritative or overprotective, we all face the fear of losing control of our teenagers and watching them go down the wrong path as they leave the nest. Kids grow up so fast! We don’t have the time to…

Should parents stop giving parenting advice to those not asking for it? — I got asked this question a few days ago. I had previously thought that the answer was obvious: I don’t have the right or the time to get in the middle of the business of other people. But it got me thinking … What value does advice have if it…

The Interesting History of ‘People Farming’ in America. — “If you aren’t paying for the product, you are the product.” Paying for customers. This is a quote about television advertising from the 1970s. The earliest known reference is shown in this YouTube video. It was circulated in various forms, but the one nearest to this one was…

The way we are responding to kids may be making things worse. — (This was originally a question asked of me on Quora, but I thought it would be valuable on Medium, also. Here is a short version of the answer in case you just feel you won’t make it to the end of this whole thing …) TLDR: So, what is…

A simple rebuttal that anyone can understand. — By calling something a privilege, we cheat ourselves day by day out of the rights we all have. Being treated respectfully, and our other rights that our American ancestors fought and died for, are not given to us in a special package addressed to only a few. If we accept…

Why doing what is expected is sometimes ok — There are two kinds of people in the world: those who understand data, those who think they understand data, and those who can’t count. If a portfolio is used to show off to friends or to highlight your best work, then do whatever you want! It’s fun and exciting to…

In the midst of war, poverty, and grief, how can we find something worth living for? — What is beautiful in the world? What is worth understanding and passing along to our children? Don’t answer so quickly. Think it over. The more we consider this question the more daunting it seems. The power of insignificance In the immense space we call our world, we are absolutely insignificant. If we could stand…

An open letter to the world — My poetry brings joy to the world. My art is thought provoking. My code is efficient and ingenious. My habits and routines are productive. My love is warm and beautiful. I have tremendous skills. I work hard. I am honest. …

Things successful entrepreneurs know that give them an edge. — Your mindset is the secret that wins the game. 1. Start! You already have training, experience, education, and a very good plan. What else do you need? Nothing! Realizing that is the first skill. To start your journey, hatch your plan, or open the doors of your business, you do not need…