We fortunately had a very smooth flight back home. We are glad to be back at our house, but are feeling a bit subdued, as we miss our Backroads guides and the other families with whom we grew very close while biking in France. But, that is the price of friendship, I told my children. It
Category: Brain hacking
‘Tiki-Head Ice Luge’ Night
I on Saturday night went to a “spring fling” party, complete with tiki torches, a tiki-head ice luge (see the photo to the left for an example of one), and a whole roasted pig. It was a lot of fun. My wife has been out of town for a college reunion, and so, I went stag. Sometimes,
Leo Koenig on ‘Thriving as a CEO’
Through TechStars Boston, I’ve met up a few times with entrepreneur Leo Koenig of KinematIQ. Each time, I’ve been struck by how thoughtful he is about business in general, and, moreover, how he handles the ups and down of being a founder. I increasingly receive questions from founders, asking me about how to deal with
The Key in a Marriage
I am privileged in my job to have authentic discussions with many people. Recently, an entrepreneur mentioned how difficult his marriage has been. He thought a separation would be best. He has been married over 20 years and is finding it difficult to persevere. He and his wife are in a state of “gridlock” (about which
My Sister and Life’s Meaning
My sister is amazing. I really love her. One day, her husband collapsed suddenly and died. An undetected brain aneurysm burst. They say that it is the most peaceful way to die. You fall asleep. My sister is very strong. Left to raise two children, ages 7 and 9, she is the epitome of grit
My First Sketch
Sometimes, when I hit a stretch of unscheduled time, I’m at a loss as to what to do. This happened to me during the long holiday weekend, when we came back from skiing. I can usually come up with some “stay busy” activities, but frankly, I didn’t feel motivated to pay bills, check social media