February 2021 – A Life Considered

February 16, 2021

… a bit of a warning

These pages reflect my current thoughts, beliefs, attitudes and, undoubtedly, prejudices and ignorance. Over the years I have developed a practiced lack of concern for what others think of me—and these thoughts will certainly reflect that. My views have changed and will change again. Read and reflect at your own risk. While I'll touch on a wide variety of subjects--there is one common theme; how to live a considered, thoughtful…

February 14, 2021

Paying for your daughter’s wedding is both sexist and silly—so don’t do it.

Daughters, Kids, Lessons after 50, Marriage, Parenting

I was having a drink with a friend—an executive in my former company—who makes a lot of money. He was complaining about the fact that his daughter’s wedding was going to cost him around $50,000. I almost fell off my chair. And with my usual tact asked; “What-the-hell-are-you-thinking?” “What do you mean? What am I supposed to do? Nickel and dime her? Put her on a tight budget?” “Nope” I…