It’s an overcast Sunday morning on Labor Day weekend. The cool air and grey skies make me glance ahead to autumn. So, I will be cooking a roast chicken with gravy for dinner, and also, a vegan and gluten-free apple crisp (sans the nuts) for dessert. Some kids will demand vanilla ice cream, too. Autumn flavors
Author: Jo Tango
The U.S. Oil Boom
Energy is in everything we buy. I’m drinking coffee this morning. Farmers used energy to grow the beans. A processor used energy to dry, roast and grind the beans. A shipping company used energy to pick/pack/ship. And, I drove my car to the grocery store to buy the coffee, and just used a coffee maker
Barbie Doll Brainwashing
Holy crap, I officially am freaked out. A Barbie Doll recently arrived in the mail at our house. “Whoa!” one of my children said, as the package was opened. “Freaky–the eyes are so big, and the legs are so long.” I’ve never paid much attention to dolls and subliminal messages they send about “ideal” body
Taking Risks
I’ve been thinking a lot about risk these days. Totally Awesome Dude Matt Lauzon and I spent a 1/2 day fly fishing, about which we’ve been emailing for some time and were able to swing finally (a photo from him up top). Matt has started two companies thus far. We talked about risk as we went
Thank You C.A. Webb & NEVCA
I’m writing to thank C.A. Webb and the New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA). I’ve been on the Board, and now, I will be rolling off next month. Timing works well, as I will be starting a term as a Trustee at The Roxbury Latin School. At Kepha, we have a policy of getting each
Why I Cook
A friend’s 10 year-old daughter asked me: “So, why do you cook?” She was under the impression that only females cooked. I told her that I liked to cook, that it is healthier and more cost-effective than eating out all the time. All that is true. I really do like to cook. But, I also