Yesterday I sat down to eat my lunch and continue working on the computer while eating; as I opened my browser I saw a news snippet that caught my eye. I’m a former news addict and have worked to minimize my news consumption since Jan, but this one I had to check out. It was a story about Pres. Obama’s daughter and the bigotry that emerged after some right wing radicals saw her wearing a peace sign on her shirt. [Read more →]

The other day my business partner, Matt, and I had planned to work through lunch. Matt had brought food for lunch and said he had plenty for two, asking if I’d like to share. I was glad to join saving the time I generally spent thinking about what I should eat, since I generally haven’t given things like lunch much thought until I find I’m really hungry. [Read more →]

Last week was my daughter Candice’s prom and graduation. It was a emotional week and one I’m sure all parents can relate too. Of course she wants to have a party for a few family and friends. The date is set for the July and as I’ve evolved over the last few years I knew the planning needed to be as Eco Friendly as we can make it. [Read more →]

We’re in transition after having ceased publication of canvas Magazine. The transition has been bitter sweet. We put our hearts and souls into the magazine, worked with and met many great people, tried and retired a lot of different ways to help the publication grow. Bringing something like canvas to closure is hard for any business. You birthed it, nurtured it, invested in it and probably spoiled it a little too. You helped some along the way and you hurt some too, just like life. [Read more →]

Last night as my wife Adele and I wound down the day, and began readying our son Jake for bed the doorbell rang. It didn’t ring the typical one time, whoever was there gave two quick rings grabbing our attention. We all sprang up , Jake and I headed for the door. Upon opening the door there was a young man with a bandanna on his head, a tie dyed t-shirt beneath his button down, jeans and sandals. He quickly went into his pitch… [Read more →]