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There is a common belief that life is a largely linear proposition. Start here, move up the ladder. Just wait your turn, and eventually everything will come to you. Not so. Life, it turns out, is not like a machine … Continue reading →

For the past few years I have going to the same stylist to get my hair cut. Her name is Jessica, she does a wonderful job. And it doesn’t hurt that she’s cute, funny, and drop dead gorgeous too. Out … Continue reading →

In writing my latest book, “Getting in Touch with Your Inner Rich Kid,” I discovered a fundamental element of what it means to be wealthy. Wealth is not derived from just increasing the number of dollars coming in the door. … Continue reading →

For many years now, I’ve been trying to explain (both to myself and other people) some of the phenomena I observed while I played in the Boston Pops. One big question: why was Arthur Fiedler so famous? Another big question: … Continue reading →

The writing of my latest book, “Getting in Touch with Your Inner Rich Kid,” has been a major turning point in my life. There was all sorts of unfinished business regarding my “poor kid” upbringing that this book has fixed. … Continue reading →

When I was in high school, I was constantly having arguments with my English teachers. At the time, I didn’t really understand why this was happening.  They were constantly telling me that there was something wrong with the way I … Continue reading →

Ok, today’s article in the “Advisor Perspectives” e-zine: The Real “Job Creators” . . . I realize this may seem like partisan sniping but it really isn’t, I trash misuse of language by all political entities. For example, here is an … Continue reading →

[Below you will find the Introduction and a sample chapter from my fun little Pops memoir, “Real Men Don’t Rehearse.”  Now a word of caution, this is not the usual hoity-toity approach that is usually taken in the realm of … Continue reading →

I have this great idea . . . instead of overturning Citizens United, how about this: anyone running a political ad designed to sway voter thinking has to take an oath, that what they broadcast is true and not misleading … Continue reading →

Amidst all the highfalutin pretentious discussions of great works of art, we often lose sight of its practical utility. Art is, among other things, a means of communication. And, sad to say, our current “arts” are, in my opinion not … Continue reading →