I just sent the note below to our son’s school, from which he recently graduated. I know you, as the reader, won’t recognize any of the names. But, I wanted to share publicly my profound gratitude to individuals, who spent so much time with our son. __________________________________ Dear Kerry, We know how much you’ve done for
Category: Family life
Graduation
Our son graduated yesterday from The Roxbury Latin School. Blue skies, warm but not hot. Great speakers at the ceremony. A nice family lunch afterwards. I’m very proud of him. He is a very honest and hard-working individual, known for his kindness and his intellect. As a school Trustee, I sat up on the dais
My Meatball Recipe
I’m a big fan of meatballs. A pot of pasta sauce gently bubbling with meatballs is one of those Sunday Dinners that I love. In fact, I’m cooking this now for tonight’s Memorial Day family dinner while I do my laundry. It’s a dish that can cook while you do other things. Over the years,
May 12 and My Mother
May 12 is “one of those days” on my calendar. Fifteen years ago today, my mother passed away. It was Mother’s Day then. My mother also was born on May 12. She was only 60 years-old when she died. I’m amazed by how quickly 15 years have transpired. So much in my life has changed,
‘Irreversible’
The video below, or click here, is one of the most moving I’ve ever seen. Watch it now, and I will save my comments below for afterwards. I first met Andy Palmer about 15 years ago. We used to meet for periodic breakfasts and lunches. I had asked my friend Tony Frazier for the name of one
Dueling Pianos
People who know over 700 songs are amazing. Last night, our oldest child and I went to a “piano dueling” event, a first for me. Two piano players take requests from the audience and play, sing, and joke with the crowd. Country, 1950s, rock, disco. Anything. I asked for the 20-minute version of “Free Bird”