Quote of the Week: A parent’s love
This quote is anonymous, shared with me by my sister, Ileana:
"I love you so much more today than I did yesterday, and yet, I never loved you any less."
Fulfillment & Holistic Happiness vs. Happy Moods
A few years ago some ‘happiness’ researchers contended that parents were actually less happy than couples without children because of the sorrows and headaches accompanied by raising children. I remember thinking that is the most ridiculous and superficial analysis I’ve ever read. Of course there are challenges. But they underline the exponential rewards.
Now comes a new analysis about what truly constitutes happiness in a well-rounded way. It debunks the equation of temporary moods or even positive attitudes with ‘happiness." These are of course interrelated, but so is meaning, a sense of accomplishment, engagement, etc.
The attached article shares some of the new thinking on measuring happiness. Some of these insights reminded me of the theme of the commencement speech I gave at Trinity University a couple weeks ago.
It’s usually the nuts that change the world! Daniel won Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Exactly The Way He Works!
This awesome article in INC. Magazine, titled, “The Way I Work,” features Daniel and captures exactly how our CEO works! We are super proud that Daniel was featured in INC. and are even prouder that he is the fast paced, driven, successful worker that the article describes!
by Adeena Schlussel
Excavator, Excavator!
Is it just silly parents who find this amusing, or is this one of the funniest video songs anyone has ever listened to? Make sure you listen to all the words – and the deep tone of seriousness with the hip music. Forget about Coldplay. This is a Lubetzky home favorite now!
Olivia Judson on brood parasitism
Olivia Judson’s articles are always so interesting. Here is a fascinating – and disconcerting – look at how cuckoo birds plant their eggs in other birds’ nests and fool them into caring for their chicks – often in lieu of the actual offspring that are thrown out!
Stimulating creativity and curiosity in children
Modern technology and education may not encourage creativity and imagination in children as much as the past. Reading books makes you imagine your own characters, and blocks of wood - or pieces of nature - can prompt a child to imagine its toys. But tvs, xboxes, video games and pdas are less likely to stimulate the unknown, as they guide you through a pre-created and pre-imagined world.
Here is an article from babycenter (an informative and valuable website for parents) that shares ideas on how to tap your child’s natural curiosity.
Ode to a Mom - Carpe Diem
This video by a friend of my sister’s really touched me and intensified my appreciation of the need and beauty of loving and remembering my parents with every breath.
CNN Holocaust Remembrance report features my Dad’s brother
This interview mentions my uncle Larry Lubetzky - my Dad’s older brother. I recall how as a child my Dad recounted his liberation by American soldiers. It was many years later that I learned the platoon that rescued him was composed of all Asian-Americans - Japanese Americans to be specific.
A few weeks ago my sister uncovered an interview by the Yale Archives of my Dad, from 1987, which I am embarrassed I had never seen, sharing his life’s story, including the dark episode of Dachau. The video was dubbed into DVD and I made several hundred copies. If anyone wants one, please reply to this posting, or email me or call our office at +1 212 616 3006 x104 and I will gladly send you a copy - while supplies last.
What a kid!
This is a 911 call made by a 5-year-old girl when her father was having chest pains and could not speak. Her calmness and poise is remarkable for such a youngster!
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