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Tea Time
One of the great traditions that I enjoyed while growing up in Britain was the tradition of teatime. I am certain it was the bain of all...
Taking The Risk
This week I have been thinking a lot about research, reward, and risk. On Monday, Chris and I had lunch with our good friend Tom, who is...
In Transition
I am writing about transition this week mostly because we have several teams who are in the midst of a transition. That is, there is a mentor...
Feeding and Being Fed
At my house we recently discovered the TV show “Worst Cooks in America.” The show is in its twelfth season, so we are pretty late to the...
Following the Star
Last month, at the Braid holiday party, I watched part of the Christmas story being acted out right in front of my eyes. Here is what happened:...
This Life’s Gift
As usual I find myself scrambling to consider gifts for this gift giving season. I have been given any number of ideas online and from TV advertisement....
Water to Grow
This fall I finally learned how to how to take care of my succulents. In six years of living in California, I’ve managed to keep quite a...
Tree People
I can’t say that I have ever watched many of Tyler Perry’s films, even as popular as they are. However, when Tyler Perry decided to leave Hollywood...
The Perfect Cookie
Last weekend I made my first batch of gingerbread cookies for the season. I have been baking these cookies for as long as I can remember. Some...
Windows That Sustain
Last week I reflected upon the importance of photographs and how they can act as windows into the past to remind us or evoke within us the...