Ancient text tells us: suffering produces perseverance; perseverance builds character; and character leads to hope. Interestingly, the Greek word for suffer is the same as passion. We often ask, “What are you passionate about?” But maybe the better question is: What have you pursued so deeply that you were willing to suffer for it? Have […]
Coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia) are drought-tolerant native trees well-adapted to California’s dry summers. In most cases, mature trees do not require supplemental irrigation and can be harmed by excessive summer watering. However, in developed landscapes or during extended drought, careful summer irrigation may be necessary. Water deeply but infrequently—ideally once every three to four […]
Recently, I had an interesting conversation about the concept of one good apple. We often focus on the impact of one bad apple in a work culture or relationship and how that can cause all the other apples around the bad one to decay and smell bad. What’s the solution? Remove the bad apple, then […]