Month: September 2014

What the NFL Isn’t Saying About Domestic Violence

September 23, 2014

The recent revelations concerning domestic violence among National Football League players–and the league’s now-obvious attempt to cover up at least one of those incidents–have created a media storm in recent weeks. Journalists and citizens alike have condemned the actions of the players involved, expressed sympathy for the victims, and demanded some form of justice. They … More What the NFL Isn’t Saying About Domestic Violence

Old Money, According to Frank Sinatra

September 16, 2014

I received a note the other day from a friend in Los Angeles. He’d just finished reading The Old Money Book and wanted a few print copies for friends and family. (Please note: the hard copy version of the book will be out this fall. Thank you all for your interest.) Living on the beach in … More Old Money, According to Frank Sinatra

Why Old Money Really Is ‘Above The Law’

September 5, 2014

I have several friends–OMG’s all–who work in the financial sector, most managing portfolios of established families and high net worth individuals. Once a year, usually at the end of the summer, they try to get together, soak up some shade (they’re a shockingly pale bunch, for some reason) and commiserate about the state of the … More Why Old Money Really Is ‘Above The Law’