What's Next http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/whatsnext/ MidWeek http://www.midweek.com/images/elements/midweek_feedburner_logo.gif http://www.midweek.com 144 37 MidWeek.com Ron Nagasawa is the publisher of MidWeek. en Ron Nagasawa 2008-05-07T10:00:01-10:00 This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. The Honor System http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/whatsnext_article/the_honor_system/ Ron Nagasawa The thing about a 20-year marriage like mine is that we have to honor our vows to each other. It’s not an easy thing, I know, and on a few occasions I have walked right along the edge of the holy matrimony border. LIFESTYLEWhat's Next Ron Nagasawa The thing about a 20-year marriage like mine is that we have to honor our vows to each other. It’s not an easy thing, I know, and on a few occasions I have walked right along the edge of the holy matrimony border.

]]> 2008-05-07T10:00:01-10:00 Navigating The Vacation http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/whatsnext_article/navigating_the_vacation/ Ron Nagasawa Did you ever have one of those kinds of vacations that sometimes seems more like work than rest and relaxation? I just got back from a two-week family vacation. And when I say family, I mean my wife’s family. LIFESTYLEWhat's Next Ron Nagasawa Did you ever have one of those kinds of vacations that sometimes seems more like work than rest and relaxation? I just got back from a two-week family vacation. And when I say family, I mean my wife’s family.

]]> 2008-04-30T10:00:00-10:00 Picking On A Gross Moment http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/whatsnext_article/picking_on_a_gross_moment/ Ron Nagasawa Why is it that no matter how innocent something really is, people will gravitate to the “grossest” interpretation of a situation? I guess it’s just human nature, but, in my case, usually no amount of explanation will clear me from circumstantial evidence. LIFESTYLEWhat's Next Ron Nagasawa Why is it that no matter how innocent something really is, people will gravitate to the “grossest” interpretation of a situation? I guess it’s just human nature, but, in my case, usually no amount of explanation will clear me from circumstantial evidence.

]]> 2008-04-23T10:00:01-10:00 Let’s Do Lunch http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/whatsnext_article/lets_do_lunch/ Ron Nagasawa It’s been my habit, for some years now, that if I see a customer or employee of ours eating in the same restaurant as I am, I will pick up the tab. If it’s for an employee I don’t expense it, the payment comes from my own pocket. It’s a small gesture of my appreciation for what they do. LIFESTYLEWhat's Next Ron Nagasawa It’s been my habit, for some years now, that if I see a customer or employee of ours eating in the same restaurant as I am, I will pick up the tab. If it’s for an employee I don’t expense it, the payment comes from my own pocket. It’s a small gesture of my appreciation for what they do.

]]> 2008-04-16T10:00:00-10:00 Art Appreciation http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/whatsnext_article/art_appreciation/ Ron Nagasawa My family and I recently returned from a trip to California. We were attending the wedding of my wife’s niece, but we combined it with a vacation during spring break. We stayed with my sister-in-law and her husband, who live about an hour east of San Francisco. LIFESTYLEWhat's Next Ron Nagasawa My family and I recently returned from a trip to California. We were attending the wedding of my wife’s niece, but we combined it with a vacation during spring break. We stayed with my sister-in-law and her husband, who live about an hour east of San Francisco.

]]> 2008-04-09T10:00:00-10:00 All Choked Up At The Movies http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/whatsnext_article/all_choked_up_at_the_movies/ Ron Nagasawa Ron Nagasawa is on vacation. This column was originally published on Feb. 2, 2000. As the father of a 10-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl, I often feel like the time I’ll have to spend with them before they grow up is like my paycheck - gone before I realize it’s missing. That’s why my wife and I do everything with our kids, whether they like it or not. LIFESTYLEWhat's Next Ron Nagasawa Ron Nagasawa is on vacation. This column was originally published on Feb. 2, 2000.

As the father of a 10-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl, I often feel like the time I’ll have to spend with them before they grow up is like my paycheck - gone before I realize it’s missing. That’s why my wife and I do everything with our kids, whether they like it or not.

]]> 2008-04-02T10:00:00-10:00 Getting Huhu Over Pupu http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/whatsnext_article/getting_huhu_over_pupu/ Ron Nagasawa Eating plays such a major role in all of our lives - if you think about it, all of our greatest life achievements are celebrated by consuming lots of food. There’s first birthday baby luaus, graduation parties and, of course, wedding receptions. LIFESTYLEWhat's Next Ron Nagasawa Eating plays such a major role in all of our lives - if you think about it, all of our greatest life achievements are celebrated by consuming lots of food. There’s first birthday baby luaus, graduation parties and, of course, wedding receptions.

]]> 2008-03-26T10:00:01-10:00 Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/whatsnext_article/hair_today_gone_tomorrow/ Ron Nagasawa When it comes to getting my hair cut, I am probably one of the most demanding guys in the world. This is because I don’t like having to make an appointment or wait for a haircut. I want my hair cut on my schedule. This self-imposed requirement has caused me to go through many stylists and barbers. LIFESTYLEWhat's Next Ron Nagasawa When it comes to getting my hair cut, I am probably one of the most demanding guys in the world. This is because I don’t like having to make an appointment or wait for a haircut. I want my hair cut on my schedule. This self-imposed requirement has caused me to go through many stylists and barbers.

]]> 2008-03-19T10:00:02-10:00 Prom Season For Ron http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/whatsnext_article/prom_season_for_ron/ Ron Nagasawa As the publisher of MidWeek, I often have the humble privilege of being invited to many social and charitable events. Some months it seems like I could go out practically every night to some function or another. I’m kind of a homebody, but I certainly try to make the rounds as much as possible. LIFESTYLEWhat's Next Ron Nagasawa As the publisher of MidWeek, I often have the humble privilege of being invited to many social and charitable events. Some months it seems like I could go out practically every night to some function or another. I’m kind of a homebody, but I certainly try to make the rounds as much as possible.

]]> 2008-03-12T10:00:00-10:00 Tough To Be Green http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/whatsnext_article/tough_to_be_green/ Ron Nagasawa I have found, thanks to the help of my 10-year-old daughter, that the buzz word for 2008 is “green.” That’s green as in being responsible to our environment. I guess I have Al Gore to thank for that with his theory on global warming and all the attention issues like this are receiving these days. LIFESTYLEWhat's Next Ron Nagasawa I have found, thanks to the help of my 10-year-old daughter, that the buzz word for 2008 is “green.” That’s green as in being responsible to our environment. I guess I have Al Gore to thank for that with his theory on global warming and all the attention issues like this are receiving these days.

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