Quick note, as I’m out of town with the family. Forgive any typos. The Times is reporting about a lawsuit filed against Harvard College Admissions. A podcast here. I think there is no doubt that race is extremely impactful on college admissions, even if you account for family income, class, etc. As you may know,
Munich
We are away for a family biking trip in the Dolomites, a mountain range along the Austrian-Italian border. First stop, though, was Munich. We had a full day to explore and get used to the time change before heading over to Italy. I took a few years of German in high school, and so, I
Health Care Reform: My Two Cents
The FDA may limit how much nicotine can be in cigarettes (here). My reaction? Finally! You see, I’ve been thinking a lot about health care. I think it’s a tricky topic as it involves four items that can be mutually-exclusive of each other in a policy debate. Here are the “Big Four” in my book:
Glimpses
One of the benefits of rising early is the views. At daybreak, there are a few minutes, maybe five, when some amazing colors unveil along the horizon. You don’t really plan for it, but, if you happen to be outside, you’ll glimpse an amazing palette of colors. Here is a shot from yesterday. I was
Friday Video: Golf Tricks
Saw this on social media and thought I’d share. It is pretty cool. With all of the serious maneuvering going on in Congress, I thought it would be fitting to have a Friday moment of levity. Have a great weekend, everyone!
That Other World
Here is a recent post from the Reddit personal finance group, on which people ask for advice on financial matters: It’s looking like my wife and I are going to be getting a cordial divorce. I recently completed a stint in rehab after a nasty addiction, and let’s just say things are not going well.