My mother was born on May 12. She died on May 12, which was Mother’s Day that year. Altogether too coincidental. I’ve blogged about that before and a memorable scene involving shoe boxes (more here). It was during that moment that I began to think about quitting my job to start a new VC firm.
Category: Personal
Time, Money and Health
I don’t know about you, but I feel as though time is accelerating. As a friend of mine observed today: “The years feel short now–where have the past 10 years gone?” For me, this all started when our youngest child became self-sufficient. No more diapers, teeth-brushing or bathing. Suddenly, I emerged from that labor-intensive co-caretaker role and had
Whim ‘n Rhythm and Graduating from College
I was editing my YouTube account tonight and I stumbled upon the cool video above (or click here). It’s Whim ‘n Rhythm singing “Landslide,” an old Stevie Nicks song. Incredibly soulful. I never played an instrument and I don’t sing very well. So, I’m often impressed by people who do have ability. I thought this
Marathon Monday–Let Freedom Ring!
It’s a brilliant day for Marathon Monday here in Boston. The sun is out and the temp will be in the 60s. My wife and some of our kids will be at Heartbreak Hill to cheer on our friends. Hard to believe that the following happened a year ago: bombings, carjackings, a city locked down, gun battles
My Health Care: A New World
I am all for universal coverage. I think health care is a public good and a human right. It’s not a private good, like buying a car. In my opinion, we should stop pretending that health care delivery is a business. It really is a state-sponsored service. But, will we manage the bumps as we
Sunday Bacon & Bagels
It’s Sunday morning, and I’m cooking bacon for the children. It’s a snap. You line a big tray with parchment paper, and put the bacon on it. You pop it in the oven, turn the temp to 400 degrees, and walk away. 25 minutes later, you have bacon ready. It’s a cinch to clean up