It Finally Happened. We Bought a New Car.
Some things are noted for their rarity. The return of Halley's comet. The Chicago Cubs winning the World Series. Joshua Kennon and Aaron Green buying a car. After years and years of discussing our...
View ArticleWe’ve Been Quietly Learning Korean. We Just Completed Our First Semester of...
If life were like Civilization V, this is the point in which King Sejong the Great would be getting the message from President Obama, "My people are buying your blue jeans and listening to your music."...
View ArticleChristmas with Joshua & Aaron
Aaron and I love everything about Christmas - the Christmas decorations, the baking, the Christmas carols, picking out gifts for other people. It's magical. No matter how busy we are, there will always...
View ArticleLetter from a Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In recent months, I’ve found myself reflecting upon what I consider to be one of the most important and moral documents written in the history of civilization, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from...
View ArticleLooking at Office Space in Southern California
It's been roughly seven months since I've been present or active on the site in any meaningful sense. There are largely two reasons for this. Firstly, as you can probably imagine, nearly every waking...
View ArticleThe Sum of Small Things: A Theory of the Aspirational Class
Elizabeth Currid-Halkett, the James Irvine Chair in Urban and Regional Planning and a professor of public policy at the University of Southern California, recently published a book called, "The Sum of...
View ArticleA Week in Chicago That Changed the Course of Our Lives
Earlier this year, we visited Chicago. During the business trip, we made some decisions that will reverberate for the rest of our lives. The post A Week in Chicago That Changed the Course of Our Lives...
View ArticleI Resigned as the Investing for Beginners Guide at About.com
After nearly seventeen years, it is time for me to resign from my role as the Investing for Beginners Guide at About.com (now the Investing for Beginners Expert at TheBalance.com). The post I Resigned...
View ArticleAaron and I Divested Mount Olympus Awards, LLC
Recently, Aaron and I sold all of our Mount Olympus Awards, LLC membership units as part of an intrafamily transaction that allowed us to divest both the operating assets and intellectual property...
View ArticleThe Power of Intention
One of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal in life and business is reflecting on your intention in taking a given action. Yet, despite its enormous benefits, few people stop to reflect on...
View ArticleKennon-Green Family Christmas – The 2017 Edition
It's one of my favorite times of the year - Christmas! - and this year, I'm working on a new Christmas tree theme. The post Kennon-Green Family Christmas – The 2017 Edition appeared first on Joshua...
View ArticleGestational Surrogacy for Beginners
What is gestational surrogacy? How much does gestational surrogacy cost? These are some of the questions I want to answer as I walk you through our own on-going journey to have babies. The post...
View ArticleIt’s Official: We Are Moving to Newport Beach, California
After years of planning, research, and comparative analysis, and extensive travel around the country, we have finally made a decision: Aaron and I are moving to Southern California. Here's a glimpse...
View ArticleWe Had Lunch at Chan Chan Food House in Irvine, California
Today, we were in Newport Beach knocking some things off our task list. We haven't had a chance to really explore anything in the surrounding area, nor do we expect to until at least a couple of...
View ArticleItalian Pasta, Birthday Cake Scones … We Are Breaking in the Kitchen in...
While there is still a lot to get done, our place in Newport Beach is coming along nicely. After returning from Missouri, where we had been for several weeks in order to continue our planned personal...
View ArticleThe Biggest Advantage You Can Give Yourself In Life Is Reading
It is not an exaggeration to say that most of my life and career has been spent reading, writing, and thinking. In many cases, I turned around and taught others a synthesized version of what I...
View ArticleRoger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar Is One of My Favorite Places
In Corona del Mar, California there is a place called Roger's Gardens. It is one of the coolest businesses I've ever seen and within moments of walking through the entrance, Aaron and I knew it was...
View ArticleVisiting Armstrong’s Garden Center in Newport Beach
After writing about the incredible Roger's Gardens in Corona del Mar, I thought it was only fair to point out that Aaron and I also enjoy a place called Armstrong's Garden Center in Newport Beach. The...
View ArticleAfter Several Months, We Finally Made a Point to Go Stand in the Ocean
Despite living in Southern California for several months, and being only a short distance from the beach, Aaron and I had not, yet, taken the time to go stand in the ocean because of our work...
View ArticleThanksgiving Dinner at Fleming’s in Newport Beach
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday! This year, Aaron and I did something we haven't done since college: we didn't cook or bake for Christmas, instead...
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