To be shaped by forces not in our controlI have been thinking about the word influencer. To be an influencer. In 2025, this word is a status symbol, an actual title people use to…4h ago4h ago
The growth humanity needsIt is a beautiful day. The perfect temperature. A slight breeze. There is a saxophone piece playing in the background — “Have yourself a…23h ago23h ago
Under the seaThis morning I woke in Okinawa Japan. I love Japan. It drives me crazy with the compliance. Yes, Tony could not get into the car until our…2d ago2d ago
We are the human familyOur Taiwanese adventure is coming to an end. Last night, we had dinner with someone I have worked with on and off for 18 years. This was…4d ago4d ago
Geopolitical footballsThe land where I am writing is one of the geopolitical footballs of our current times.4d ago4d ago
I will travel guilt freeI have been blessed to travel to some amazing places. I visited Lake Como one early January, when it was freezing cold and quiet.5d ago5d ago
Exotic blocksYesterday we spent a few hours walking in Kenting National Park, on the very southern tip of Taiwan.Nov 2Nov 2
To shatter routines and habitsA good morning coffee is hard to find in Taiwan. After 10 AM or even later, yes. But early. Coffee from the ubiquitous 7-Eleven is the only…Nov 1Nov 1
On the folly of maximum effort and going nowhereI have been going through another one of those steep learning transitions in my surfing.Oct 31Oct 31
Turning off the worldSometimes it is good to turn off the world. To stop the news feed. To unplug from the drama cycle.Oct 30Oct 30
