Today I went to a meeting of Big City Moms to hear a talk by a baby-proofing expert. It’s something I really need to know about now that my twin boys are rolling over and on the verge of crawling. James, who looks a lot like Jon Bon Jovi, was very impressive as he...
This time of year there’s a lot of attention paid to the self-improvement promises we’re making to ourselves for the new year. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, small business owners make resolutions for their businesses too. And most businesses are no better...
I was surprised by what I read in this morning’s New York Times Week In Review about how the late Pakistani politician Benazir Bhutto built the tremendous support from American governments that was crucial in reaching her dream — to become prime minister of...
Ever since I switched from being a pre-vet major (yes, I went to college expecting to become a large animal veterinarian) to anthropology, I’ve been barraged by questions like "why anthropology?" and "what can you possibly do with an anthropology major,...
Over Thanksgiving I traveled south to the sun to visit a friend who founded a eco-resort on a tropical beach. Four years ago, my friend had an idea for a small tour business. Now, her tours have a permanent home at the two boutique hotels she owns. And she owns...
