Things have changed a lot in how I manage my life since becoming a parent (and buying a house and changing jobs). I’ve written about how to take control of your time as a working parent where I cover concepts…
The Best NJ Gardens to Visit with a Toddler in Tow
My mother has always loved flowers. She wants to be surrounded by flowers, whether at a manicured garden or the garden center at the hardware store. So naturally, growing up I always insisted that I didn’t appreciate “nature” and instead…
How My Sales Career Is Evolving
Ever since my early college days, I knew I wanted to be a salesperson. To me, a salesperson was someone who could understand complex problems, map them to effective solutions, and make a lot of money in the process. A…
Your Next Read is Here: My Mid-2025 Book Reviews
In 2024 I provided reading updates, which is how I refer to my reviews of the recent books I read, on a quarterly basis (Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4). In 2025 I’m moving to a two times per year update….
From Struggle to Story: How Reading and Writing Shaped My Life
Go, Dog. Go! This was the book my mother and I read over and over again when I was first learning to read. I’d read “dog” on one page, and then on the next page have no idea what it…
A Cultural Guide to Tokyo, Hakone, & Kyoto
Planning a trip to Japan is not for the faint of heart. There are so many places to see, a language barrier to overcome, and many many hours that separate the United States from the island of Japan. However, this…