California Dreaming?

Another Christmas has come and gone, and for the third year in a row, I have spent my Christmas in California. I must admit,
California could be a great place to live – it’s diverse, the weather is nice, the opportunities are plentiful – and at least 37 million other people agree. My wife wants us to move [...]

A Million Bucks

A million bucks is not what it used to be, and it will be even less in the years to come. With that in mind, I have recently decided that I want to be a millionare by the time I am forty years old. That gives me plenty of time. And I don’t mean a [...]

Tip This!

Why and how has tipping become such a distinctive part of American culture? Contrary to popular belief, tipping is not a custom in every corner of the globe. There are many countries that don’t tip. East Asia, for example, is one area where tipping remains an option, as opposed to almost mandatory, as it is [...]

Is A Name Just A Name?

My wife and I are having a hard time agreeing on names for our future kids. What makes it more stressful is that my wife is almost four months pregnant and that future kid of ours is on its way. We don’t yet know if it is a boy or a girl (notice the “it”), [...]

A Walk to Remember

A Walk to Remember is already a book (and movie) title, but that is essentially the theme that I would like to use for the (or one of the) book(s) that I write. Ever since I was young I have enjoyed going on walks. It has been a time to think, reflect, prepare and calm [...]