It is one of my favorite times of the year: easing into the Christmas and holiday season. Our family will all be together this year for Christmas, which is not guaranteed now that our children are older. One of our college-aged kids is home. I pick up the other one later today, after my last
Category: Personal
Stephen Colbert and Anderson Cooper on Grief
If instability was a familiar topic in your childhood, you may want to watch the interview below. If instability was not a familiar topic in your childhood, the interview may help you understand better those who did experience such a time. And, if not, it’s still worth watching: it’s very earnest and soulful. It’s Anderson
Simple Thanksgivings
I recently wrote about “simple Sundays.” I’m now a believer in simple holidays, too. For many years, my Thanksgiving schedule looked like this: Awake at 4 am to make cinnamon rolls from scratch Cook up bacon and other dishes and have breakfast ready for the family and guests Feed the family and guests Begin cooking
Simple Sundays
I think simple Sundays are the best. Like today. Hope you’re all having a great weekend. 19° at dawn. All was well. #flyfishing pic.twitter.com/AcrPrGIn9b — Jo Tango (@jtangoVC) November 17, 2019 First snowfall in Beantown. Love it! #WinterIsComing pic.twitter.com/60OJBOfbgo — Jo Tango (@jtangoVC) November 17, 2019
The Stream Dream
For my birthday weekend, I fished yesterday with some fly-fishing buddies, and we had some great luck. I’m fortunate to be part of a tight circle of anglers, comprised of people obsessed with chasing trout. We often compare notes, share secret fly recipes, and fish together. They’re great guys, too. As The Grant Study showed,
The Big 2-5
Mrs. T. and I are in NYC for a long weekend. We are celebrating our wedding anniversary. The Big 2-5! I have been in charge of lodging, travel and dinners. I emptied all points balances. Mrs. T. plans our days, which has meant museums and a play. It has been a joyful trip, including a