Monthly Archives: October 2011

Occupied by Thought

Hers: I saw this photo on a friend’s facebook page and it nearly made me cry. The sign reads, “If you are unemployed and need an outfit clean for an interview, we will clean it for free.” What a mensch! … Continue reading

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The Latest Poop on the Economy

His: “Shoppers Unable to Trade Back up” “How Tough are Times? Parents Cut Back Diapers” …say the headlines from last week’s Wall Street Journal Marketing section. And the front page said we were near a bear market. Really? I had … Continue reading

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OMG

Hers: When you’re married to someone for over 13 years, you think you know everything about him. There are no surprises; there’s comfort in the familiarity. And then you discover something. Something you made assumptions about. Something crucial from the … Continue reading

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RIP Steve Jobs

“You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly … Continue reading

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