When you put money into a retirement fund, do you check if that fund supports the tobacco industry?
If you buy baby formula, do you check if that company markets their formula aggressively to new mothers in developing countries — at the expense of their children’s health?
It’s hard to be pure in this world. Most decisions end up being the best of the mix we can find. Or we may not examine all the factors that go into a decision.
I’m often too lazy to examine my decisions. And sometimes I know the potential downsides to a decision, but I make it anyway.
My friend Tim Gier, a vegan, makes most of his decisions with a very focused approach. I admire that.
What’s a decision you made that you later regretted?
We all need help obeying the law.
You know that men are different from women. I know that too.
During the summer, I saw an amazing toy car collection worth thousands of dollars. It was not in a museum — but in a home office. Few people beyond the collector, his wife and daughter ever see these cars.
A year ago, our friend Jack said our water heater was probably going to break soon — and he recommended getting it replaced.
That’s a question. I’d love to hear what you do to stay healthy. Please leave a comment at the end of this post. Why? Your healthy activities and interests might inspire me and other readers in new and interesting directions.
About the time you read this, I will have just left my European sister... we visited Amy and her family in their now native Belgium.
I know that it’s a long way from Thanksgiving. But I’m thankful today. Two years ago, My mom passed away. I am thankful for her life and the indelible influence she had on me.
As life moves forward, we lose some things.
