I write this with no drama: I’m signing up for a self-defense class. I at times fly fish in very desolate areas, and it feel prudent to be prepared. I just read this article on line that documents Trump followers harassing Asian-Americans. A friend last night posted this on Facebook: The barber shop is in Cambridge,
Pentatonix
It was a long day yesterday, but I’m glad a sub-group of our family last night went to see the Pentatonix perform (three videos up top, or here). They’re a mainstream a cappella group, that does pop, R&B and soul. TD Garden was absolutely packed. It’s amazing how five people, with no musical instruments, can
The Election
Many years ago, I was the “assistant to the assistant coach” of my son’s soccer team. One thing I often mentioned to the players and parents was this: play to win, learn to lose. In other words, the game would be about both striving and learning character. I’m thinking of that phrase as I awoke
Torrence Boone
I’ve met so many amazing people in my life. One of the people whom I most admire is Torrence Boone. He and I first met when we were lowly plebes at Bain & Co. We were in the same training group, in a program that gathered all plebes from around the world and put us
A Perfect Celebration
To fit in school events, we celebrated my birthday over a few days. It was a very simple set of events, which I liked. For lunch, Mrs. T. and I went out for some noodles, a Chinese tradition. Long noodles are meant to symbolize a long life. The next day, she made me a special
American Politics: Helmets and Flak Jackets Required
I voted last Friday and thought I had successfully “moved on” from the election. Then, during my drives to various meetings this morning, I listened to a This American Life podcast on the future of the GOP (up top, or click here). It does a phenomenal deep dive into how the party has divided into two