It’s autumn in New England. The leaves are turning, the breezes are becoming crisp, and the sounds of soccer and football are in the air. I awoke super-early to fit in a 1/2 day of fishing. It was fun. A day for small flies. Caught a 17″ rainbow on a tiny size 28 dry fly (photo
Category: Family life
Sun and Guns
It is an outdoorsy Labor Day weekend. One of my children wanted to try skeet shooting, found online Addieville Farm, and booked a session. So, I took two of my children over, and we tried our hand at firing 20 gauge shotguns at clay pigeons (videos here and here or up top). Hitting a moving target is much more difficult than it
Your Start-Up Failed? Go Ahead and Have Fun
I chatted with a friend, who has decided to close down his start-up. He worked on it for a few years, underwent a major pivot, and, in the end, realized, it wasn’t going to work out. All this while having his first child, too. He is closing down the company. He called me to ask for
‘The Little Problem I Had Renting a House’
I think there are powerful lessons prior generations can teach us. Here is a TED Talk from James White, Sr., as he recounts his experiences as a young serviceman looking to provide for, and protect, his family. I particularly like the lessons learned he has tried to teach to the next generation, his grandchildren. His
Our Move and the ‘Knock on the Door’
We are moving. It made me think of my mother and WWII. Let me explain. I left this morning for the office and returned to find the house completely transformed by the movers. Nearly everything is boxed and wrapped. We bought a starter home in 1999. We had one child back then. The house seemed
A Favorite Braised Beef Recipe
It’s surprisingly cool and breezy today, on Sunday. So, I am cooking a braised beef dish for Sunday Dinner. It’s the kind that can cook ever-so-slowly in a low oven and is very easy to make. It is a crowd-favorite in our home. And, it’s a great dish for a dinner party or to woo a potential