I’ve had a long love affair with the cello. I still remember the day we first met. I was at the now-defunct Tower Records in Back Bay. In those days, you listened to music on CDs. And, there were stores that sold them. Tower Records had kiosks at which you could listen to sample tracks through
Congé
A video posted by Newton Country Day School (@newtoncountrydayschool) on Apr 12, 2016 at 6:54am PDT Once a year, at one of our children’s schools, there’s a surprise all-day festival. The students and teachers show up thinking it’s a normal day. Then, after a few classes, seniors run through the halls, screaming. Everyone else now knows:
Time
I started ignoring pro sports in January. I’m struck by how much time has freed up. As I blogged before, I decided not to watch the Super Bowl. I also decided not to renew my Red Sox season tickets, as I didn’t go once last season, and we ended up giving away nearly all of
Peace
I’ve felt many things in my life. Peace is my favorite. It’s the kind of peace that surpasses all understanding. In my teens, I felt a great deal of turmoil. The usual adolescent stuff. In college, I felt a great deal of personal growth, but, also, uncertainty. Will I flunk out? Will I get a
Risk
Risk is an interesting thing. It’s always there, and how you divide it is the key question. I this morning read about Spotify’s $1 billion convertible note financing. Some interesting terms have been leaked, though I don’t know why the company would want those out in the market. And, I’m sure, there are other terms.
Little Big Diner’s Ramen
It’s true: I’m obsessed with ramen. It’s 5 a.m., and I’m thinking about it. Warm broth. Noodles with bite. Toppings loaded with umami. Affordable. I mean, what’s not to like? So, it was with great joy that I discovered Little Big Diner. I’ve had plenty of ramen over the years, and I have to say