25 Tips for a Lasting Relationship Timeless Wisdom for Love That Endures If you are in a relationship, here are some tips to staying in that relationship: Always put her first — before work, friends, even basketball. Act as if she's the best thing that ever happened to you, because we all know she is. Keep no secrets. Pool your money. Allow nothing and no one to come between you. Pick your fights with care....
A personal journey through architectural genius in the Sonoran Desert The stunning architecture of Taliesin West against the backdrop of the McDowell Mountains As I mentioned in previous posts, I spent last week in Scottsdale for a conference. While the business aspects of the trip were productive, it was the unexpected cultural encounter with architectural history that left the most lasting impression. On my final evening, I attended the President's Dinner at Taliesin West, Frank...
Is the Grass Really Greener? Reflections on Human Nature and Contentment Every day on my way to work, I pass cows eating grass in the fields of lovely Livermore, CA. Every morning, there is always at least one cow who has decided that the grass on the other side of the fence is greener and sticks his (or her) head through it. It is interesting because, like cows, humans don't want to be constrained by...
A story of ingenuity and familial love An old Italian lived alone in New Jersey. He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard. His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament: A few days later, he received a letter from his son: At 4 a.m. the next...
Tracking three decades of American mortgage debt and its impact on the housing market The story of U.S. residential mortgage debt is a reflection of America's economic journey over the past three decades. From the steady growth of the 1990s through the housing bubble and crash of the 2000s to today's post-pandemic reality, mortgage debt tells us about more than just housing—it reveals patterns in consumer behavior, economic policy, and financial resilience. As of Q1...