Author: Jo Tango
Serving the Vulnerable in Tanzania
Living in Tanzania. That’s what Stephen Pope is doing. After graduating from Roxbury Latin, Boston College, and working for a few years, he is now serving as a Maryknoll lay missioner in Tanzania. I just stumbled upon his blog, in which he has started to chronicle his experiences. It’s a fascinating read. After a few searches,
Samuel Battle
Honestly, I today have struggled with this question: how to commemorate MLK, Jr. Day? It’s been a day of driving back from our ski vacation, unloading luggage, going to the gym, doing laundry, and preparing dinner. All today, I kept thinking whether I was doing “the right thing” to remember a very brave and revolutionary
In the Beginning
After whooshing and swishing down some trails this morning at Killington, we passed through the beginners’ area as we headed to the lodge for lunch. I smile every time we do so. Many years ago, when I was 22, my first ski runs were in that area. It was extremely painful and exhausting, but I
‘Heroes’
We are skiing up in Vermont for MLK, Jr., weekend. I really like skiing, and I particularly enjoy the downtime thereafter. This afternoon, I’ve been listening to music mostly from decades ago, as I think about David Bowie and marvel at his incredibly rich work involving music, dance, and acting. I didn’t know much about
Preferences in College Admissions
I find that one topic at fancy dinner parties really gets people going: “preferences” in the college admissions process. Legacies vs. non-legacies? Race-based or “color blind”? Accommodate athletes or not? I’ve found that most people’s opinions are highly driven by their own situations or their children’s application profiles. So, I read with interest a recent New