I follow on Twitter David Fahrenthold. He is the young journalist, who last year won a Pulitzer Prize. So, when he pushed out this Tweet, I read the essay. And one of the most moving stories I’ve ever read, @EnswellJones on all the people who bring a fallen soldier home. https://t.co/Jim3SAtUVE — David Fahrenthold (@Fahrenthold)
‘The Vietnam War’
It is an amazing documentary. While it comprises of 10 parts and takes an investment of time, it is really gripping and insightful. It also at times is quite horrific. Some of revelations that were new to me: JFK thought the war was unwinnable but feared that he wouldn’t get re-elected if he admitted
‘Be Water, My Friend’
How do we perform at a high level, but, without anxiety? How do we live life with both fierce determination and ambition one hand, along with immense compassion and altruism in the other? How do you achieve greatness and avoid the pitfalls that have consumed people like Harvey Weinstein and so many others? I’ve been
Some Happiness
Russell Okung, the starting left tackle for the L.A. Chargers, today is issuing an open letter to all NFL players. So, I started following him on Twitter. Here is something he re-tweeted. It is the most joyful video I’ve seen in a long time. I hope this girl is happy. I hope other children get
Harvey Weinstein: More Questions Than Answers
I read the NY Times and New Yorker articles (here and here) about Harvey Weinstein. The Daily Podcast interview with one of the actresses (here) chronicles a very harrowing evening. And, I just don’t get it. If the allegations are true, Weinstein’s actions are not just immoral, they are illegal. How could so many people
Columbus Day Weekend
Many thanks to the family for letting me get away for my semi-annual fishing weekend. I drove down to Connecticut, and it was a great time. I drove back early this morning, as I very much missed the family and had landed more fish than I had expected. I got home and was glad to