On Going Paperless (Or Not)

I’ve been working on going paperless for about six weeks. I’ve converted most bank statements. I’ve converted most bills. I’ve converted all my invoicing (including those that receive snail mail versions). I’ve unsubscribed from a few publications, and I’ve suspended three magazines.

Wherever I’ll Be, I’ll Be Here

In a matter of seconds, I can think of ten friends who can work from basically anywhere. At any one moment, they might be in touch from Starbucks or Whole Foods or a client’s office or sitting in their car. Got wifi, y’know? Of course there’s nothing monumental about mentioning to a client that you are popping into a coffee …

The Adventure Begins in Panama

We leave Ojai on February 27th – not for good, but for a while. I am keeping my office on Bryant St. and a six inch square suite at the mail place. The office has a back room that will be larded up with furniture and boxes, and the gated parking is perfect for long-term storage of our cars. We’ll …

Breaking The News To Clients

Dear client, I am leaving in seven weeks to travel the world for perhaps a year, starting with this Caribbean paradise. I will have access to white sand beaches, snorkeling gear, a rainforest guide and a hammock, yet you will receive the same high-touch service to which you are accustomed. Please continue sending your retainer checks to the same address, …

How We’ve Come To This Place

Ali Sun and I have lived in Ojai for over seven years, the last four years spent in absolute paradise. We live in a back house on an estate, tucked into an avocado orchard. Our landlords are dear friends. Their eighteen month old son is a joy to watch grow. The doggies are fine specimens of Labrador. The people who …

New Year’s Resolution

My 2012 Resolution: Travel and work around the world Be present with it, soak it in, appreciate the blessing and opportunity of it Pay off my credit card debt Blog about it I’m generally not much for new year resolutions, but I’m pretty excited about this year. Doable?