This is a story we’ve been waiting for, but the finality of it is still sobering. I feel privileged to have lived at this time of stunning innovation and creativity. As it said in the Seattle Times–

“I sort of look at us as two of the luckiest guys on the planet,” Jobs said to Gates. “We found what we love to do, and we were at the right place at the right time.”

To me, it’s like we’ve lived during the invention of the Gutenberg press. Everything in our lives has been radically altered by the birth and development of the desktop, then laptop, now pocket-sized computers. How amazing to watch this transformation and its impact on our society. Breath-taking!

I’m sorry for Steve Jobs’ ill health. I wish him well as he leaves Apple.

I had a personal brush with him before I knew who he was. My eggs appeared on the cover of the FLAX Art & Design catalog in the early 90’s. One day my phone rang. It was Steve Jobs, although his name meant nothing to me back then. He ordered four of my eggs. Pretty cool. I always hoped to meet him and introduce myself. I still hope to.