During the drive to work this morning, I listened to today’s Times‘ Daily Podcast. They were interviewing a reporter in Houston, as well as a family that was deciding whether or not to leave their home. After seeing a lot of photos about Houston, in all honesty, I started to feel a bit immune. The
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The Johnson O’Connor Aptitude Tests
Eric told me about the Johnson O’Connor Foundation’s testing services. I looked it up and was intrigued. Two our older children recently went in for testing, and I sat in on the summary meetings with Foundation staff members Cindy Rosner and Jack Cunningham. It was pretty cool. The Foundation measures a person’s aptitudes–and, matches that
Tiny Bugs
Was up at 2:45 am to do some fishing. Tough conditions. Fell in and was completely doused. Of course, I kept fishing! ‘Tis the season for small bugs and very technical fishing. Had a great time. Caught more fish than I expected. Am so grateful to be back on the water. It is a great
A Sneak Preview
With summer gradually coming upon a graceful close, and, two of our kids readying to leave the house, I am feeling a bit sentimental. Tonight, I’ve arranged a family dinner out to wish a “bon voyage” to the two about to depart. Also, Mrs. T. and I this afternoon played a few holes of golf.
Tina Fey on UVA
If you’re looking for some Friday levity, as I am, SNL recently did a special version of “Weekend Update.” I think it is great. Here it is. Her segment starts at minute 0:38.
Charlottesville
So, I have a different take on Charlottesville: I’m disappointed but not disturbed. By way of background, it was really weird to arrive home from Germany, where Nazi symbols and slogans are banned, and read about Charlottesville. It was really weird to see the above video, particularly the interviews at minutes 2:43 and 19:42. And,