Last week was killer for the Boston/Cambridge community. There were so many great events, such as AngelHack, FounderCon, TechStars Boston’s Demo Day, and the Mass TLC’s “Un-Conference.” I attended Demo Day and the Un-Conference (and, organized a panel discussion at the latter), and also, had dinners with the MassChallenge founders and Backupify’s Rob May, as well
Automated Scheduling for Outlook?
I’m on the hunt to automate meeting scheduling. It strikes me as a waste of time for tons of emails to go back and forth regarding dates/times for meetings (of which I do a ton). So, I’ve been looking for an app that will: Integrate flawlessly with Outlook: the apps I’ve tried so far use
Since My Mom Died….
Since my Mom died (see “My Mother and Her Shoe Boxes”), holidays can be a bummer, frankly. Since my Mom died, I anticipate my birthday with dread, honestly. Family events highlight her absence. By way of background, my mother and I were very similar personality types: extroverts, who like to joke and make things happen.
Veterans Day and Yale’s Memorial Hall
I met a WWII veteran a few days ago. He is J. Kenneth Brody, Yale ’44. I met him only briefly, but heard a lot about him from a family member. He hurried up his studies in order to serve. He joined the Navy and then served in three theaters of battle. He was at
The Yale Whiffenpoofs
A white-knuckle drive through a snow storm. Car accidents. A winter wonderland. The Yale Whiffenpoofs. That was a day in my life. I went back for my college’s annual alumni assembly. It was my first time to this event, as I was asked only recently to represent my class. Man, what a tough drive over.
Thoughts on the Election
Whether your side won or lost last night, there’s one conclusion that is clear: the U.S. is a different country now. The politics of the day used to revolve around winning the “white” vote. Well, Romney carried that vote, and he lost. Women and minorities pushed Obama over the magic 270 Electoral number. In other