Tim's Library

The free enterprise system, like its consumers, seems now too focused on financial products and not focused enough on “making and trading”.  We are in danger of becoming insatiable gamblers.  More...

By Jon Gertner Published: The New York Times on March 9, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/09/magazine/09metrics-t.html

Editor's Note: If you want to go deep into current state of the art of philanthropy, here's your chance. Gertner's article brings in-depth understanding to the direction and missions of some of the bigger names and foudnations in America. More...

August Song: Liberte Frites
Artist: Kevin McCarthy More...

Editor's Note: Smile Train is a significant breakthrough in the non-profit world. It was also a place we sent one of our first donations as a foundation. Still, I didn't know the story told here - it's inspiring and typifies the end game I seek in our work. That is, to support charities who develop good business disciplines so that they can do more good. More...

Dumbo the Flying Elephant
by Disney Book Club More...

Complex problems are best solved by simple, if sometimes difficult approaches.  The most important of these is getting good people and respecting their work. More...

Celebrity graduation speakers: Wit and wisdom from John Legend, singer and musician, for University of Pennsylvania College of Arts and Sciences More...