I am excited to live in a multi-ethnic, multi-national, multi-lingual, multi-religious country which defends the rights of ALL. This has never happened in the history of the world. But we are hitting speed bumps. The world isn’t left or right, blue or red, Judeo-Christian or Muslim, conservative or liberal. We all live on this continuum, yet our world is being run by extremists who benefit when we can’t agree. Political experts agree that the conditions in the U.S. are frighteningly similar to those just prior to the Civil War. With the world seemingly on fire, don’t we have bigger issues than fighting among ourselves? If you want to meet and discuss the world and our differences, please contact me. Read further for details.
Read MoreFor decades, I made New Year resolutions. Spend less. Save more. Go to the gym. Lose 15 pounds. None of it ever happened. In the last few years, that list has shimmied down to one: Be kind. The older I get, the less impressed I am with anything but kindness. I’ve decided that my resolution for 2024 is to fight for the underdog, help the vulnerable, advocate for sanity—and against haters. To do the right thing. And, above all else and without exception, to be kind. Read more here.
Read MoreAs I write this publisher’s letter for Sophisticated Living, a magazine which focuses on the art of living, I want to encourage each and every one of you to remember the treasured moments of life. Practice the art of living this holiday season. As we wrap up 2023, live a little, or a lot. Peace and prosperity to all.
Read MoreNext time our leaders, colleagues, business associates, family members, or we lie to ourselves, call them — or ourselves — out. Don’t brush it under the rug because he/she represents your party, business interests, or family harmony. Read here as Publisher Craig Kaminer reflects on how lies have become distressingly prevalent infiltrating the fabric of our society.
Read MoreWhether it’s the troubled times in which we live or simply my advancing age, the singular hottest trend is retro. While the “latest’ trends may be cool, the classics are always in style.
Read MoreWhile I am not sure what this year will bring, one thing is for sure. 2023 will be about uncertainty.
Read MoreThe September / October 2022 Publisher’s Letter from Craig Kaminer…
Read MoreFor our July/ August issue, Craig Kaminer sat down with Mayor Jones.
Read MoreThe July/ August 2022 Publisher’s Letter from Craig Kaminer…
Read MoreKeep reading for Craig Kaminer’s May/ June 2022 Publisher’s Letter.
Read MoreFor this issue, Publisher Craig Kaminer sat down for a conversation with Sarah Fenske, host of St. Louis On the Air.
Read MoreSpring is always a time for change! Publisher Craig Kaminer addresses the newfound shifts in health, work, and life as we emerge from the pandemic.
Read MoreAs we say goodbye to 2021, Publisher Craig Kaminer rings in the New Year with his Publisher’s Letter for our January/ February issue. Always an optimist, Craig writes about his hopes for all of us here in St. Louis in 2022…
Read MoreThe latest “Turning Point” series features Yamelsie Rodriguez, the President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri.
Publisher Craig Kaminer shares why he chose to delve into the topic of cannabis for the upcoming issue of Sophisticated Living.
Read MoreGet to know Dr. Flint W. Fowler as featured in the May/June “Turning Point” section of Sophisticated Living.
Read More“Empty time is where new ideas sneak up on you,” says Ron Kruszewski, CEO of Stifel. Read his full letter in this month’s issue of Sophisticated Living.
Read MoreRon Kruszewski, Chairman and CEO of Stifel Financial Corp., explains “the strange new mingling” of social media and financial markets.
Read MoreThe March/April issue of Sophisticated Living features a local cover shot by Zach Dalin. Publisher Craig Kaminer shares his thoughts on “The Age of Entrepreneurship.”
Read MoreThe sunshine and the turquoise waters of a private cove in Turks and Caicos are like a healing balm to our spirits, especially for those of us who long for a getaway.
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