Some of you have a daughter, granddaughter, niece, or close friend of the family who’s contemplating what to do with her life. Or, more importantly, how to live it. This poem may help. Song of a Pirate Queen Oh to be a pirate queen on a ship upon the sea, with adventures unknown and lands … More Song of a Pirate Queen
I wanted to thank everyone for the comments and contributions we continue to receive on the blog. Overall, they’ve been constructive and beneficial to readers. I’ve been delayed on the publication of the new Old Money title that I’ve been working on. Other writing projects have taken up more time than expected. (That’s good.) But … More A Personal Note
A few short years ago, I made the accidental acquaintance of an Indian businessman. He had read The Old Money Book and was eager to share his insights into what it means to enjoy true wealth: not just in monetary terms (he is certainly qualified to comment on that), but also in terms of living … More The Hindu Way To Wealth: Update
Paris doesn’t need the sun today as traffic inches beneath a sky, slate grey, and ducks silently convene on the Seine, dark green, and pedestrians jog and stride along the quai. Paris doesn’t need the sun today it’s golden warmth–un peu chiche; No, it’s a moody mood just above a brood that holds the city in it’s … More Paris Doesn’t Need The Sun Today
It’s important to remember this: when we lack something, we can mistakenly assume that, if we only had that one thing in our life, that everything would instantly be fine. If we are drowning, we flail in the water and gasp for air. This is our only focus: to survive, to get oxygen into our … More Perspective: The Old Money Attribute
November 20, 1925 – June 6, 1968 I remember the day Robert Kennedy died. My father asked me to come into the kitchen. He pointed to a chair as he sat down across the table from me. I sat obediently and waited. The moment hung heavy. “He didn’t make it,” my father said simply. I … More 50 Years On: Robert Kennedy
A recent round of ‘reply all’ emails among classmates of mine brought up a common issue: how to handle financial issues with aging parents. A couple of classmates who make up my ‘crew’ from 40-plus years ago in school are now are now addressing the inevitable and unenviable task of managing their parents money. The … More Parenting the Parents