I’ve had a long love affair with the cello. I still remember the day we first met. I was at the now-defunct Tower Records in Back Bay. In those days, you listened to music on CDs. And, there were stores that sold them. Tower Records had kiosks at which you could listen to sample tracks through
Category: Family life
Congé
A video posted by Newton Country Day School (@newtoncountrydayschool) on Apr 12, 2016 at 6:54am PDT Once a year, at one of our children’s schools, there’s a surprise all-day festival. The students and teachers show up thinking it’s a normal day. Then, after a few classes, seniors run through the halls, screaming. Everyone else now knows:
More on Marriage
Marriage is a hot topic on this blog. I a few days ago wrote about a New York Times article and made some observations about conflict in marriages. I wrote about how, IMO, most marriages eventually hit one of four major issues. I call them The Big Four: sex, money, in-laws, and how to discipline children. I
Marriage
Patterns exist in marriages. The sources for growth and conflict are fairly predictable, IMO. I’m fortunate to have some very meaningful and rewarding friendships that live in the business and personal worlds, and, sometimes, straddle both. I’ve noticed that marriage is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have, but, also, can be
‘I Am Glad’
Yes, I’m a very proud father. And, here’s some beautiful music. Three of our children sing in a cappella groups. Two of them, who are of age, competed in a state music competition. Both made it to the All-State Chorus. They spent two evenings in Boston with other high school students, who also made it. They
A Quiet Morning
We are up in Vermont for Presidents’ weekend. It right now is below 0 °F. The wind chill low, on Sunday morning, will make it feel like -39 °F. We are staying at a lodge. I awoke at 4 am and went to the lobby. No one was around. Everything was quiet. Coffee wasn’t available