The Story Economy Blog

I don’t know this woman. According to the caption, I do share a name with her, which offers some sort of kinship. But I don’t know her story. All I know is that she is in my grandfather’s album, and the picture was taken circa 1930. Paging…

As you read this today, I will be getting ready to go to my dad’s funeral. I’ll be honest with you, it’s going to be one of the hardest days of my life. I’ve written a fair amount about my dad in various newsletters, and many of you know that he…

First of all, welcome new subscribers! I’ve been doing a bit of speaking lately, so I know I’ve got some new people. You’re probably trying to figure out what goes on in this newsletter. Well, what doesn’t go on is a bunch of the same old advice…

This past Saturday, I headed down to The City Flea here in Cincinnati. It’s such a great event: food trucks, music, amazing shopping for vintage and handmade and weird stuff—all set against the backdrop of our beloved Music Hall in a restored urban…

My five-year-old and I are both in the middle of emotional growth spurts. I think his was triggered by a combination of nervousness over starting kindergarten in a week, and getting hold of the iPad when we forgot to block You Tube and finding his way…