Archive for November, 2011

Chinatown Taught Me to Be Present

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

I was in Chinatown in downtown Manhattan the other day for a charity dinner at Capitale, a beautiful venue that was hosting the Annual Hummingbird Gala put on by the American Friends of Jamaica.  This charity does terrific work in helping to rebuild torn down communities and lifting up kids who are in dire conditions [...]

Chaos Has a Silver Lining and It’s Called House Hunters International

Monday, November 14th, 2011

I don’t watch a lot of TV but I absolutely love with this show called, House Hunters International.  It’s on Home and Garden TV (HGTV) and it is about people who work with a local real estate agent to find a place to live.  The show has a simple formula:  a couple (usually Americans, sometimes [...]

Adjusting Expectations in the Chaotic Job Market

Friday, November 4th, 2011

My wife has a small business and has been looking to hire someone part time to full time for the last month or so.  This is her Ad on Craigslist: In the last month, she has received about 30 resumes.  From stay at home moms trying to get back into the workforce to unemployed college [...]