I think there’s a huge difference between the image of someone/something and the reality of it. I think this is particularly true about jobs. For example, I today took a call from a recent Brown graduate. I had spoken to a class on entrepreneurship, and this individual followed up afterwards. He is about to start medical
Author: Jo Tango
The ‘Hammond’ Song
My dear friend Stacy Donohue was in a singing group her senior year of college. It’s a special group, called Whim ‘n Rhythm, for which a select group of senior women are chosen each year. They sing a great deal and tour around the world. For me, I find a cappella music very moving. At
‘Reunion Withdrawal’
I am transitioning back to Real Life after a college reunion. And, I’m fighting a case of The Blues. Let me explain. The reunion was awesome. The pics and comments posted on our class’s private Facebook page really captured the vibe of the event. As an aside, my nametag got a lot of laughs (see below).
My 25th Reunion
When you strive to live a full life and go all-out, this happens: the days feel long, but the years feel short. And, that’s what’s happened to me. Hard to believe that so much time has transpired so quickly. I’m at a life milestone: the 25th college reunion. So many people have traveled back to
My Sunday Pasta Sauce
I really enjoy doing creative things. I think it’s one reason why I like VC: no two entrepreneurs, markets, and Board experiences are the same. Rules of thumb help, but ultimately, you have to digest and discern, and then, decide. Similarly, I think it’s one reason why I’m attracted to fly fishing, fly tying, and
Alcohol
I’ve drastically cut my consumption of alcohol. Part of that is that I gave it up again recently during Lent and didn’t really get back into it much thereafter. Part of it is that drinking two glasses of wine makes me very lethargic the next morning during spring pollen season. But, part of it is this: