In this digital age, it’s understandable that we feel overwhelmed by innovation and invention. We hardly become accustomed to one version of an iPhone when another version is released and relentlessly promoted. Software updates ding on our screens with annoying regularity. In a way, however, the constant infatuation with novelty is really nothing that new. … More The Role of Tradition
We can all look back on our lives and identify good traits and bad, smart choices and blunders, luck and misfortune. We can see how we’ve changed, improved or declined, harnessed our habits or become victims of them. The most difficult challenge I face is accepting the fact that other people are not me. Not … More The Most Difficult Thing For Me
As many of you already know, I detailed the Core Values of Old Money in The Old Money Book. These included Health, Education, Financial Independence, and other important ‘tent poles’ that support the way of life that we refer to as Old Money. These are cultural priorities: touchstones that Old Money families build their lives … More The New Old Money Core Value
In this digital age in which technology rapidly impacts our lives–for better or worse–it’s important to be conscious of our traditions and our decisions to hold onto them, allow them to evolve, or to let them go and fully embrace change. I think technology is an accelerator, especially as it relates to the internet: it … More At Odds With Tradition and Change
For Americans and our politics, these last few years–and months–and weeks–have been highly charged ones. Polarization, animosity, hostility, and violence would seem to be at an all time high…if one forgets the Civil War. Families and friendships have been split and destroyed by political disagreements that a decade ago would have been dismissed with a … More Where I Stand
During my book tour in Poland last month, I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with my publisher, Tom Miler, and discuss the fundamentals of the Old Money philosophy on camera. We also talked about how these principles play out in the real world and our shared experiences about how the Core Values of … More The Old Money Conversation
My apologies. A family situation is keeping me occupied at present. I have not posted as regularly as I would have liked. A few weeks ago (!) I came across the following article which addresses India’s future in particular, but can be applied to any person, community, or country. It explores culture, the work ethic, … More The Work Ethic
As many of you already know, I write nonfiction books (The Old Money Book et al,) screenplays, this blog, and songs (a new addition, The Brooklyn Side of Town, has just been uploaded. Enjoy!) And like most everyone else, I write emails and texts regularly. So I have a little experience and a lot of … More The Medium and The Message
As many of you know, I’ve been living in France for a few years. It’s offered a distance in which to view current events taking place in my home country, the United States. What’s more, I am exposed to the much older history and the much more nuanced perspective of Europeans in general, and the … More Our Country’s Biggest Decision Ever
Thank you, Melissa!