I don’t know about you, but I feel as though time is accelerating. As a friend of mine observed today: “The years feel short now–where have the past 10 years gone?” For me, this all started when our youngest child became self-sufficient. No more diapers, teeth-brushing or bathing. Suddenly, I emerged from that labor-intensive co-caretaker role and had
Author: Jo Tango
The Strange World of Donald Sterling
OK, I think I got the facts straight. You’re a billionaire, who owns a pro basketball team. You own a lot of apartment rentals. The U.S. Justice Department sues you for discrimination; you pay a $2.7 million fine. ESPN’s Peter Keating profiled you and the many misogynistic and racist things you’ve allegedly said. Last year,
The Power of Human Creativity
Music often fascinates me. There is a fixed number of notes, but an infinite combination with which to create a myriad of music. For example, above, is a very moving video of the song “Landslide” (or click here). I posted recently another version of the song. Same song, both sung with no instruments, yet they
Whim ‘n Rhythm and Graduating from College
I was editing my YouTube account tonight and I stumbled upon the cool video above (or click here). It’s Whim ‘n Rhythm singing “Landslide,” an old Stevie Nicks song. Incredibly soulful. I never played an instrument and I don’t sing very well. So, I’m often impressed by people who do have ability. I thought this
Marathon Monday–Let Freedom Ring!
It’s a brilliant day for Marathon Monday here in Boston. The sun is out and the temp will be in the 60s. My wife and some of our kids will be at Heartbreak Hill to cheer on our friends. Hard to believe that the following happened a year ago: bombings, carjackings, a city locked down, gun battles
Easter Weekend
The glare of a spring sun. An explosion of flowers on a neighborhood tree (see above). Air from open car windows while you drive, music on loud. An almost foreign feeling, as the sun warms your skin. There’s nothing like the first warm weekend after a long winter. It is a time of renewal and a