From Extraordinary to Ordinary
More than four months beyond the initial orders to shelter-in-place, what was unusual has become familiar.
The Art of Understanding
Up or down, an undercurrent of uncertainty runs through the markets and current life; yet, we need to make decisions, and we need to be able to move forward.
Faith and Doubt in Equal Measure
Up or down, an undercurrent of uncertainty runs through the markets and current life. Yet, we need to make decisions, and we need to be able to move forward. Both Optimism and caution guide us as we engage in our work toward long-term growth.
A Curiosity Manifesto
A thin wedge of curiosity can open up mental and emotional space for positive change.
An Independence Day for All
We believe in a future that embraces the ideals of freedom, opportunity and strength in diversity, a future in which Juneteenth is just as important as July 4th.
Between a Rock and a Hard Screen
We are social animals, and we need connection with one another. The majority of our opportunities for physical connection have been cut off.
Everyone Versus Racism
We can all be part of a new normal that’s grounded in justice, as a community, with one another and not apart from one another.
The Privilege of Debt
Broader availability of capital is an important beginning in reducing the skewed distribution of economic opportunities and benefits.
In Transit to a Better Urban Economy
Cities everywhere are reimagining their urban design and transit options. Long-held assumptions over how we traverse the landscape will continue to change – perhaps leading to a better urban economy.
Let’s Widen Our Gaze
Many of us are beginning to shake off the information fatigue dominating our lives and directing our attention toward opportunities to imagine our 'next normal' and what the path to our future will look like.
Important but not (yet) Urgent
We rarely know when our estate plan will become urgent. And all too often, “later” comes too late.
Building the Soil; Building Community
Whether we are baking our own bread, growing our own food, or dusting off old family recipes, our relationship with food is evolving. Community Supported Agriculture is getting more attention than ever as their network of customers and partners expands.
The Mask is the Message
And just like that, face masks are the new etiquette. Wearing a mask keeps us safer, and also signals to strangers that we are willing to keep them safe, too.
Grief, Hindsight, and Hope
Though much remains uncertain in our current health and financial crisis, we see that hope and grief co-exist as we encourage our clients to look to the horizon for calm.
Living the Dream?
Our daily routines and rituals are a reflection of how we are learning to cope. We consider how daily routines and respecting boundaries help us find a sense of normalcy in a world that is out of balance.
Giving in the Time of Coronavirus
During times of crisis, there is an innately universal desire to help others in ways both big and small. This week’s Monday Moments looks at options for giving back in your community and offers thoughts on how you too can make a difference.
Patience in the Disorientation
As we settle into the week ahead, we find ourselves thinking about our daily routine, which has been upended by the current shelter-in-place situation. We share our perspective on the disorienting task of creating and working from the home office.