We today, on New Year’s Day, drove from Jay Peak for four hours straight, no stops. It was a stress-free drive, with clear and dry roads. There’s not much snow in New England right now, although I suspect we will get plenty in the coming weeks. Skiing during Christmas week is hit or miss, depending
Category: Family life
A Snowy New Year’s Eve
We are skiing up in Vermont for a few days and are pretty far north, near Canada. Some shots above. As a VC, you almost never go offline. So, I check email a few times each day and had a call with one of our companies. But, there are many people who almost never
Happy Holidays (and, Help)
Merry Christmas and happy holidays! This Christmas morning, we are in a relaxed-but-busy mode. I’m cooking a fair amount today, including cinnamon rolls (from a can), cranberry-pumpkin bread for lunch, and a standing beef rib roast, sides and two desserts for dinner. We are doing Christmas gifts a bit different this year. Each family member is
Rob Kornblum on ‘Give Your Kids the Gift of Entrepreneurship’
I’m always on the look out for helpful advice on parenting. So, when Rob Kornblum told me he was writing about the topic, I was really excited. He is an Internet entrepreneur and a former venture capitalist. Rob has a blog called StartLaunchGrow and is about to publish a book, “It’s Never Too Late,” which is about
My Version of Paradise
The Boston area suddenly has transitioned to the winter holiday season. This Saturday, the store parking lots are jammed, as people prepare for Christmas and Hanukkah. Many cars have Christmas trees lashed on top. There’s been some snow, and walkways at times have patches of black ice. Outside, there’s a near-constant smell of smoke from invisible
I Am Grateful….
I am grateful for many people and for many things. I’m grateful that my children have enough to eat each day–and, that they are secure. My mother grew up as a war refugee and did not eat three meals a day. She and nearly all of her siblings died relatively young. I’m grateful for my