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Mar 2, 2017 The Importance (and Fun) of Being RISKsponsible I was speaking today with a friend who is thinking of moving from his townhouse in Philadelphia to a biodynamic “Earthship” in Taos, New Mexico. He mentioned that he had… Read More
Feb 23, 2017 Are You Sending Mixed Messages? This week’s “Wow” photo comes from a local Stop sign that—in context—makes perfect sense: it is located at the exit to a nearby garden center; hence, it’s green. Seeing it… Read More
Feb 9, 2017 If You Can’t Fix It, Feature It The first time I heard this phrase was at a cocktail party. Someone said, “Group picture– look this way!” The gentleman next to me said, “I do not like having… Read More
Feb 1, 2017 Position Yourself for Promotion It’s February – how’s 2017 going for you? If your world has been anything like mine, January was a bit of a blur. In the interest, then, of getting the… Read More
Jan 26, 2017 How to Be a Hero (Hint: Incrementally) The January 23rd issue of the New Yorker included an article by Atul Gawande entitled “Tell Me Where it Hurts.” If you have time to read the entire article, I… Read More
Jan 19, 2017 Invitation: How Distillation Helps with Decision Making As many of you know, I am an NPR addict. Over the holidays I listened to Francis Ford Coppola talking about movie making on “Fresh Air” and was struck by… Read More
Jan 12, 2017 “It Sounds Like You Have an Opinion About That” Have you ever had a moment where you proudly tell a friend, colleague or family member about a decision you have made: to spend your vacation in the Balkans/apply for… Read More
Jan 5, 2017 “Suit Yourself”: How this (Former?) Control Freak Plans to Welcome 2017 As those of you know who have been reading the Wow for awhile, each year I pick a theme. This year’s theme comes to you via my dearly beloved, recently… Read More
Sep 15, 2016 The Benefits of Post-Roast (Suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians, Too) I heard recently an interview between Fresh Air’s Terry Gross and Jeff Ross, “Roastmaster General” of Comedy Central. One of the questions Terry asked was, “Do people ever request a… Read More
Sep 8, 2016 “What I did on MY summer vacation.” AKA How to Handle a Braggart School, literally and figuratively, is back in session and it’s likely everyone is exchanging tall tales about their summer fun. While it’s possible you are having a marvelous time hearing… Read More

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