I always look forward to fall, mostly because I really enjoy the cooling temperatures, that crisp feeling in the air and the beautiful turning leaves.  The other big reason is because I really enjoy the Plaza Art Fair, which is held every year towards the end of September (down on the Country Club Plaza – obviously). […]

It’s an easy trap to fall into.  Just look at your calendar – you haven’t been home before 7:00 all week and you haven’t been to bed before midnight for two weeks. “It a tale…full of sound and fury; signifying nothing.”  Shakespeare – Macbeth Is all that activity moving you forward?  Probably a better question…do […]

There are a few things that I consistently hold onto as a core part of what I believe and who I am. I believe that professionalism is critical to long term success in pretty much anything that you do. I believe in science, the scientific process and that the future will be driven in a […]

A lot of these are really helpful resources, but I thought it was refreshing to see a list of things NOT to do.

Tim Ferris – the author of the 4 Hour Workweek had this as a topic recently on his blog. The not to do list – 9 habits to stop now. (I haven’t read the book yet, but I have it in hand and it’s next on my list).

Tim’s list is focused on things that will keep you from being productive.

Monty Python’s Spamalot was in Kansas City’s Music Hall this past week and I was fortunate to see it last night.  For those that don’t know, Spamalot is “lovingly ripped off” from Monty Python and The Holy Grail.  (their description, not mine). “Always look on the Bright Side of Life” is one of the big numbers in […]

I’m not a big St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, but as the National League team in my home state and relatives (including my son) that are fans I have at least a passing interest in the team. *side note – one of my favorite baseball memories is witnessing the 1985 World Series as a college Freshman […]