A couple of months ago, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan had a baby girl called Maxima. The baby was much wanted and came after a number of miscarriages. In a spectacular act of gratitude, the couple promised to give 99% of their wealth to charity in their lifetimes.

That was some promise, especially when you are 31 and among the top 10 wealthiest people in the world. Indeed, last week alone, Zuckerberg’s wealth increased by several billion dollars as the stock market reacted well to Facebook’s most recent accounts.

After two months’ paternity leave, Mark Zuckerberg returned to work last week. He was pictured in front of his work wardrobe. It contained nothing more than a line of pale grey T-shirts and another line of darker grey hoodies. Really? I hear you ask.

Apparently, there’s a theory which says that making small decisions around what you wear or eat can make you tired and consume your energy. Zuckerberg says he feels like he’s not doing his job if he’s wasting time selecting a shirt to wear to work.

And he is not alone in thinking this. Seemingly, President Obama’s wardrobe only has grey and blue suits. He was quoted as saying: “I don’t want to make decisions about what I’m eating or wearing because I have too many other decisions to make.”

So, there you have it – the secret to success. No more time spent shopping for new clothes or searching for something to wear. Think of the money, time and energy we’d save. But wouldn’t it be a drab world? I say roll on spring and the lovely bright things that are filling the shops.

I was in Kilkenny on Friday for the launch of Kilkenny LEADER Partnership’s (KPL) report on its work from 2007-2013. In that time, the partnership supported over 300 projects that went on to create around 270 jobs. The partnership is now making an independent application to continue as the local action group (contract holder) for the new LEADER Programme up to 2020. As one of the original 16 LEADER groups and with 25 years of success behind them, they are in an excellent position to be reapproved.

But, and it’s a big but, KLP is only one of four partnership companies going it alone and not aligning itself with the local authority, which appears to be the preferred contract holder in official circles. What happens to bottom-up local development in Kilkenny is certainly worth watching. I had a walk around the city afterwards and the place was buzzing. It’s is a lovely city with a huge range of shops – it’s a credit to all.

Finally, it’s snowdrop time again and Mary Jordan of The Forge and Robert Miller of Altamont Plant Sales have a lovely gift for two lucky readers.

This Saturday, there’s a snowdrop gala taking place at Ballykealey Manor in Co Carlow, with talks, a specialist snowdrop sale, plus a tour of Altamont Gardens. For more, call Robert Miller on 087-9822135. Snowdrop Week at Altamont starts this Monday. Burtown House near Athy also has its snowdrop display on show from 13-28 February, contact 059-8623148 for more.