We don’t own a TV. I know that sounds crazy, but we are among the 1% of U.S. households that don’t own a television. Let me explain why. When Mrs. T. and I moved to Singapore after business school, we decided not to buy a TV. There wasn’t (back then) a lot of interesting TV
Category: Personal
The VC While Blogging
I was lying down on the couch at home, blogging on my iPad. The Good Wife and the kids started laughing and showed me this New Yorker cartoon. Guess I better do the dishes now!
6 Months of Blogging: My Thoughts
I started blogging in February on a lark. I read a bio on Steve Jobs and thought it would be a great idea to leave behind a record for my children, once I’ve passed. Frankly, I wasn’t sure if it was “good for business” as a VC, but it was worth a shot. In fact,
A VC’s View on Charitable Giving
Edit: We now do this as a family unit. Our children can propose gifts, and the entire family must OK them. It’s been fun! I think it’s important to give. With Government slashing social programs, I think we should all consider giving more. So, I thought I’d try and explain what my wife and I
U2 @ Live Aid 1985
That summer, I was in high school. I was taking summer classes in Cambridge, MA. I was away from home for three months. It was a blast. It also was a summer of many firsts. Away from home, it was a great experience to be independent. Taking classes, working on the student newspaper, and meeting
Growing the Pie
I took our car to the dealer for some service. A shuttle driver for the dealer gave me a ride home so that I didn’t have to wait around. I chatted with him for a bit. He is one of eight children and is from El Salvador. His father left the family when he was