Several scenes in Jobs feature the title character uttering Big Thoughts about Big Things while assembled coworkers or colleagues wordlessly drink it all in. It’s Steve Jobs’s life as a decades-long Macworld
We’ve all heard America described as a developed country, setting it apart from countries that are still developing. This description pretends to be neutral. But I find it far from neutral. Because it suggests that our tradition of making new things is over. When we say we are developed, ...
The goal is to give Microsoft’s 160,000 employees worldwide the language they need to discuss different viewpoints and difficult things in a way that offers empathy and inclusion to all, says Chief Diversity Officer Lindsay-Rae McIntyre. Th...
even though we are always talking about the miracle of it and whatnot. It’s painful, it’s messy, and it produces something that is very fragile and very important not to break. None of these things are appealing to me. But I will say, being there for this kitten birth was really ...
Things get sticky, of course, when your friend wants to turn the fellowship into a romance, and you absolutely do not. Or when your partner suspects your opposite-sex pal's intentions are less than honorable. Or when the world at large refuses to accept that you are "just friends." Thes...
I remember making double or triple batches of this cake to freeze or share with coworkers or take to our friends who lived thirty seconds away. It's strange because I don't remember much from this time. I couldn't tell you what style of clothes I was into or how I wore my hair or...
Whether it’s a door being held open, a lift to the airport, or a gift, big or small, these things matter. I was fortunate enough to experience a kind gesture today that absolutely took me by surprise. I left the station this afternoon on my lunch break, walked through the parking ...
‘Tis the season of giving! The holidays can be a rough time for everyone. With shopping, family gatherings, traveling, and the festivities, things can get a little crazy out there. So let’s stop for a second and think about what we can do to give back. With the right amount of ca...
If you are the woman that left that not on my car, I want to say thank you. I know you had the best intentions and I appreciate you wanting to make things right. The world needs more people like you. 14 Acts of Kindness to Try This Fall Season ...
“We’re letting you go, to pursue your talent elsewhere.” He rose from his seat. “Take as much time as you need to get your things in order. It was a pleasure having you at Boutique and I wish you the best of luck. Goodbye, Taylor.” He put out his hand and gave her a lo...