by JW | Oct 14, 2026 | Note
Every year around this time, I revisit my personal philosophy—my values, purpose, mission, and vision. This year’s reflection has been particularly consequential. Over the past two years, I’ve navigated some monumental changes. And I’ve discovered...
by JW | Oct 7, 2026 | Note
Mom and I arrived in California from Hawaii early last week, and I was surprised by how quickly I became productive. Some of that was planning, which I wrote about in my last note. But I realized something else was helping: I’ve made my environments in...
by JW | Sep 30, 2026 | Note
Today I’m flying to Oahu to spend a few days with family before Mom and I return to California on Sunday. On Friday, we’re attending a family wedding at beautiful Kualoa Ranch on the eastern side of the island. Every time I attend one of these gatherings,...
by JW | Sep 16, 2026 | Note
First of all, thanks for all the thoughts and prayers regarding Hurricane Lowell. Mom and I are completely safe. Fortunately for us, the storm didn’t impact Maui as badly as some of the other islands. Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve devoted a...
by JW | Sep 9, 2026 | Note
A couple of days ago, Mom and I decided to take her car to recycle some cans and bottles. There’s really no other reason we drive it anymore. Predictably, it wouldn’t start. On the way to the recycling center—in our other car—I suggested that maybe it was...
by JW | Sep 2, 2026 | Note
Yesterday marked two years since my wife, Kim, passed away. I posted a tribute on Facebook yesterday, and much of what I remembered was joyful. That’s appropriate. Kim loved to have fun, and authentically remembering her means remembering the laughter, the...
