The moment is now
The intrepid explorers had hiked and kayaked their way around the world. An inspiring achievement at any age, doubly so…
How much is enough?
There is an old saying that we should stop once we’ve had enough. But here is a question: what is…
Sell
Finger poised over the sell button. Price ticker fluctuating, more erratic than a tweaker at a rave. Emotions in conflict.…
North Star
The walk down the promenade was depressing. Seven out of every ten storefronts were boarded up. Litter playfully danced through…
Dependence
dependence: the situation in which you need something or someone all the time, especially in order to continue existing or operating The phone fired a low battery warning. The…
Shattered
A Thursday. A balmy spring evening. A pub beer garden in the City. Young suits drifted in from all directions.…
Eclecticism
On my commute sits an old church. Once grand. Important. Impressive. Dominating its surroundings. Today, not so much. Located on…
Liquidate
Conventional wisdom says not to invest cash you will need in the next 12 to 24 months. The theory goes…
Honorarium
Bonus day. A storied annual ritual. Arrive at work via public transport. Depart driving a shiny new red sports car.…
Unexpected
The outsourced support team were off air. Seven key individuals. Remote workers all. Nonresponsive. Uncontactable. Vanished. Aside from their employer,…