On Peace July 5, 2020

On Peace, An Essay Our city will not last another 2 years of the status quo.  Nor will the United States.  Not without our hearts open wide, to both the pain and joy of our neighbors.    Ellie Wesiel said, ‘When language fails then violence becomes language.   I’m...

Why Us? Why Here? Why Now?

Why Us? Why Here? why now? “This curious world in which we inhabit is more wonderful than convenient; more beautiful than it is useful; it is more to be admired and enjoyed than used.” -Henry David Thoreau  There is a disease infecting thousands of cities and towns in...

Why Commonwealth Matters

Why Commonwealth Matters Commonwealth Journal, June 26, 2018 Entrepreneurship has lead me down many professional and intellectual paths. Upon reflection I want to share my views on what we are when we are at our best. It is important to all towns large and small,...