"Since the pandemic started, I've wanted to stay connected with our community. Through the form of a weekly blog, I share my insights and reflections on various topics."
My general rule is to stay away from politics when I write this blog each week. But there is a proposed policy upon which both candidates agree, so I think I can address it. The issue is “no tax on tips.” The idea seems very appealing emotionally.
I have followed Rohit Bhargava for years. His Non-Obvious Insights Blog is funny and informative, his books provide insights about marketing, innovation, and trends and he has been a keynote speaker for decades.
Dr. Ali Rezai is an Iranian-born American neurosurgeon and neuroscientist. He first came to fame in the early part of this century with a revolutionary treatment to stop uncontrollable tremors caused by Parkinson’s disease. That treatment is now a standard procedure for Parkinson’s patients.
On Sundays in The New York Times, there is a section called the Metropolitan Diary where residents write in with amusing stories. This past Sunday, a man wrote about a situation years ago when he worked at a clothing store.
In 2017, when back-to-back Category 5 hurricanes Irma and Maria slammed into Puerto Rico over a five-day period, the devastation was widespread. One of the hardest hit areas was Cayo Santiago, home to rhesus macaque colonies.
If you watch the news regularly, you might be dismayed because it seems like nothing good is ever reported. Wars, political turmoil, immigration issues, and crime dominate the reporting. This week, I heard about a young man from Abidjan in the Cote d’Ivoire, and his story was very inspiring.