Never Mind the Gatekeepers

Never Mind the Gatekeepers

The maple by our driveway must have gotten the memo yesterday that it was the first day of fall. None of the other trees seem to be on board, but I watched from the kitchen as 5 or 6 taffy yellow maple leaves spun leisurely towards the ground. Maybe none of the other...
Thank You For Liking

Thank You For Liking

Pretty sure everyone is talking about the Facebook FIles series on WSJ. And of course, by everyone I mean everyone I’ve paid attention to who is reading it and who happens to have an above average interest in the trials and terrors of social media companies, You know,...
The Internet of Shiny Things

The Internet of Shiny Things

Tucked in a back corner of my closet, nestled in its box, is a ring. It’s dusty, neglected. I wish I could put it to good use but I don’t quite have the skills. I’m holding out that maybe I’ll figure it out some day and be able to hack it....
Mindfulness over Mindlessness

Mindfulness over Mindlessness

Frictionless payments. Frictionless check-in. Seamless. Smooth. Instant.  The world has been sanded smooth for us. No resistance, no friction. You can pay with a wave of your phone or one click of a button. You can get the world sent to your door in a matter of days....