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
Trevor Noah is ‘Loud and Clear’
Last night, Mrs. T. and I went to see Trevor Noah’s new stand-up act. It’s his “Loud & Clear” tour. If you’re not a fan of his, I think you should be. He is one of the most insightful comedians around, in my opinion. His humor has purpose: Noah wants people to think more, and
‘Choice Overload’
Recently, I listened to an interesting podcast about “choice overload” (link here). Dr. Laurie Santos explains what the data show: making too many decisions creates unhappiness. The paradox of choice is that more choice can lead to a latter realization that “less is more,” that choice today may lead you to less choice. Some years
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,
Angel Investment: Datanomix
We’re happy to announce that our family angel program (back 80+ entrepreneurs over eight years and donate all gains to charity; details here) has invested in Datanomix. It is our 15th investment so far (portfolio here). Co-Founder Greg McHale and I have crossed paths a few times in the digital world. He reached out as