Author: David

Yesterday, to celebrate his birthday I shared some thoughts about the legendary Neil Diamond (born January 24th) and his sometimes-mocked yet deeply moving song, “I Am… I Said.” In the song, Diamond pours out his…

I Am… I Said Have you ever hesitated to share your thoughts because you were worried about how they might be received? Here’s the connection: Neil Diamond’s birthday is this week (January 24th). He is…

Do you have any friends you’ve never really met? At least, not in person? One of my favorite attributes of social media is this: There is strength in distance. I don’t mean leverage or magnetic…

You know I like to use this space to pay tribute to people whom I admire, and this includes the late, great Betty White, born on January 17, 1922. From her roots in Oak Park,…

While we’re on the topic of team projects, an important thing to keep in mind is this: good friends aren’t always good teammates. Have you encountered this? I hope it didn’t cost you a friendship….

Let’s show everyone how we’re celebrating the end of the week! Post a video or an image of you or a passable proxy that shows how you’re feeling on this fine Friday. Well, last week…