Feb 9, 2022The Entrepreneur’s Blueprint — 31 Resolutions for Small Business SuccessAfter years of talking about it, my husband Eric and I finally started a business in late 2019. We crafted a mission and business plan, conducted audience and market research, connected with a designer and web developer, and began developing our product. We debated seeking investors vs. bootstrapping and decided…Entrepreneurship22 min readEntrepreneurship22 min read
Feb 7, 2022Four Things The Karate Kid Got Right About BonsaiFor a generation of Americans and Europeans, the 1984 movie “The Karate Kid” was an unexpected introduction to bonsai as a hobby and a mindfulness activity. Mr. Miyagi introduce Daniel to bonsai, first showing him a medium-size juniper* and tells him to close his eyes and think only of the…Bonsai3 min readBonsai3 min read
Feb 4, 20223 Things The Karate Kid & Cobra Kai Got Wrong about BonsaiThe first time I ever saw a bonsai tree was when I watched “The Karate Kid” in 1984. I was still a child, and I still hold this as a beloved introduction to bonsai, as do many people who are now adult practitioners of the art. Unfortunately, this movie is…Karate Kid3 min readKarate Kid3 min read
Dec 4, 2020Why Bonsai is the Perfect New Hobby to Try During CoronavirusWhat’s a person to do when coronavirus cases are spiking and you’re back to sheltering in place? Well, if you’re like many other Americans, you’re thinking about sprucing up your home and taking up a new hobby to create some variety in your day-to-day schedule. To understand how the pandemic…Gardening5 min readGardening5 min read
