Monthly Archives: March 2010
Following Fuzzy Dreams
I grew up in a small town outside of Boston, not destitute-poor nor ostentatious-rich. I had a perfectly normal upbringing, fraught with wonderful childhood memories of uncontroversial activities and agreeable relatives. I made it through middle school and high school without ever … Continue reading
The Minority Report
Last week, we celebrated “Diversity Day” at work, where our company CEO held a town hall and proclaimed his everlasting commitment to diversity. That is, he’s working hard at it, but “we still have a ways to go.” He then introduced an ex-NBA star who shared … Continue reading
You Are The CEO of Your Own Life
It’s almost the end of first quarter, and I’m not pacing well. Last year, I gave myself some rather lofty 1Q goals: read four books, lose five pounds, spend less money, and start looking less like a hobo. All of these goals, I believed, … Continue reading
Unbreak My Lung
Everyone in this world has a rival. It could be your BFF, like Bert and Ernie. It could be your sworn enemy, like Tom and Jerry. It could be a totally contrived rival, like the E*Trade baby and Lindsay Lohan. … Continue reading
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