Given the over-abundance of trendy diets, celebrity nutrition experts, and half-baked medical advice on what we should eat and how much we should exercise, I am reluctant to post on these topics very often. However, when I run across something that makes me personally rethink what I’m eating, then I reconsider. Why? Because I have … More A Fresh Perspective on Sugar, Diet, and Health
When it comes to inherited wealth, we all have dreams of being on the (fortunate) receiving end. We seldom have to face the (possible) nightmare of being on the bequeathing end. It’s often obvious who you’re going to give your money to when you die. Once you’ve made that decision, you then need to decide … More Where There’s A Will…
Having lived in Paris for almost a decade now, I’m long past the ‘infatuation phase’ experienced by most tourists and many expats when they first arrive in the City of Lights. I’ve encountered the good, the bad, and the ugly, that concentrated mix that any metropolitan city serves up to its residents on a daily … More Paris and Patience
In today’s current political and social climate, it’s important to hear an articulate commentary on WASP values. After all, that’s pretty much what I advocate for here on this blog and in several of my books. Obviously, I don’t think that White Anglo Saxon Protestants have the monopoly on traditional Upper Class values. I see … More Legacy of the WASP: An Articulate Reminder