I just sent the note below to our son’s school, from which he recently graduated. I know you, as the reader, won’t recognize any of the names. But, I wanted to share publicly my profound gratitude to individuals, who spent so much time with our son. __________________________________ Dear Kerry, We know how much you’ve done for
Graduation
Our son graduated yesterday from The Roxbury Latin School. Blue skies, warm but not hot. Great speakers at the ceremony. A nice family lunch afterwards. I’m very proud of him. He is a very honest and hard-working individual, known for his kindness and his intellect. As a school Trustee, I sat up on the dais
A Little Big Diner Friday
All this Election-year Scheisse is pissing me off. So, I again went to Little Big Diner for a Friday lunch (a prior post here). Some piquant green papaya salad? Why, yes, thank you. Some miso ramen with chewy noodles, a perfectly-cooked soft egg, and porky bits? You betcha. And, given that it is summer and
‘Rebooting’ Your Life
I recently had a conversation with someone going through a “life reboot.” There are moments in life that are crossroads: changing jobs, ending a long-term relationship, moving, a spiritual epiphany, ending old habits, the death of a loved one, etc. I’ve written in the past about crossroads. IMO, however, I think certain crossroads involve a huge
My Pro Sports Boycott
A friend wrote me after reading my blog post yesterday: “Why the boycott of pro sports?” So, here’s what I wrote back to him: I was disappointed with how the other NFL owners have been treating Tom Brady. I was disappointed how teams were featuring soldiers, and it was later revealed that the U.S. armed forces
Cool Podcast
With my boycott of pro sports continuing, I’m filling in some of the time by listening to podcasts. One of my favorites is “This American Life.” It’s interesting, quirky, funny, and heart-breaking at different times. You never know what you’re going to get when you start listening to one of their podcasts. On Memorial Day,