High in the Italian Alps, most people are Germanic, and a lone road winds up the mountains. You're next to Austria, and this area became a part of Italy only after WWI. It is the northern-most area in Italy. A thing about biking through alpine ski towns is that, the further up you go, the
Author: Jo Tango
Austria
Wow. Amazing rivers. Majestic mountain peaks. Green valleys. Words cannot describe the beauty of Austria while bicycling. Fresh mountain air, the occasional whiff of barnyard animals. The scents of many trees. Depending on the angle of the sun, the colors of the mountains change. So, it is a constantly shifting panorama. Very beautiful.
Quotas
Quick note, as I’m out of town with the family. Forgive any typos. The Times is reporting about a lawsuit filed against Harvard College Admissions. A podcast here. I think there is no doubt that race is extremely impactful on college admissions, even if you account for family income, class, etc. As you may know,
Munich
We are away for a family biking trip in the Dolomites, a mountain range along the Austrian-Italian border. First stop, though, was Munich. We had a full day to explore and get used to the time change before heading over to Italy. I took a few years of German in high school, and so, I
Health Care Reform: My Two Cents
The FDA may limit how much nicotine can be in cigarettes (here). My reaction? Finally! You see, I’ve been thinking a lot about health care. I think it’s a tricky topic as it involves four items that can be mutually-exclusive of each other in a policy debate. Here are the “Big Four” in my book:
Glimpses
One of the benefits of rising early is the views. At daybreak, there are a few minutes, maybe five, when some amazing colors unveil along the horizon. You don’t really plan for it, but, if you happen to be outside, you’ll glimpse an amazing palette of colors. Here is a shot from yesterday. I was