As a lawyer, I pride myself on the closing of a transaction, whatever it may be, being an absolute non-event. In fact, the perfect closing is one where no one even needs to show up. Of course, it was not always like that though. When I was a young lawyer, there was a real closing…

When I travel, I really do like to try to experience how people live in the places I am visiting. I am far more interested in that than going to see the “sites”. Outdoor markets are an easy way to do it. In addition, I like to visit, if I can, real supermarkets. I want…

I can assure you, no one has ever uttered the words, “I am going to France and I am going to see all the sights including Paris, Nice, Cannes, St. Tropez and Mazargues”. It has never happened and it never will. It would be like saying, “I am going to Canada and I am going…

I went shopping this past week. I went to two real brick and mortar stores, a supermarket and a big box hardware store. It sounds a bit crazy, but true. And, I have to say, I resented every single minute of it. That is how quick new habits form and old habits go by the…

I love the water. I love being in the water.  I love being on the water and I love looking at the water. One day, I would like to live in a place overlooking the water. I am not afraid of the water, and in fact I am very comfortable and at peace in the…