“Four H Club” Trip Down South
Hiking, Hateful History, Hedonism and Hustle in a Southern Circle Tour.
A point of no return…prayer
I serve on the University of Michigan Alumni Association Board. It’s an independent organization committed to, obviously, the alums of this public university. While I love…
Worried about data privacy?
At The Grommet we had a customer contact us because he was very concerned about how we use his data. This is happening more frequently since…
When is a tube of toothpaste a weapon of destruction?
The New York Times has a front page story about the environmental impact of e-commerce on New York. The piece chronicles everything from traffic violations (515,000…
Four Things Amazon Doesn’t Want You to Know
One of my beloved cousins posted the above on Facebook two days ago. I adore my cousin. She and I agree on most things that matter…
For Fathers of Daughters
Last week I gave a keynote talk at a brand new event, the Aether Summit in Chattanooga. A man who looked to be in his thirties…
January is the best month
January is a month to quietly plan, create, write and reflect. It’s perfect for an introvert like me. I’ve covered my affection for letter writing here and here. And…
Amazon killed Ibex
An email from the CEO of a premier US performance apparel brand, Ibex, rocked me today. The company is closing. Outdoor adventurers know the technical benefits…
The most inspirational person in my life–that I never met
From the time I was a little girl to the present day, Mary Richards was a touchstone for me. I admired her success. I respected…
Real Deal Road Trip No. 21 : Hard Hat Tour of Ellis Island
On a quick reunion trip to New York, a subset of my high school besties took advantage of a new Hard Hat Tour of Ellis Island. If…
Jules Pieri 