It has rained or drizzled all day today, on Sunday. It feels like autumn, with the coolness from a storm and the sounds of car tires whooshing through the streets. An introspective day. Even the birds are quiet. It makes for a leisurely afternoon, during which to cook Sunday Dinner (a beef ribeye roast) and stream Anthony Bourdain’s
Leaving the Nest
I’ve entered a new phase of parenting. Frankly, it can be a struggle. A majority of our children are now teenagers. Their needs for independence and personal freedoms are understandable. For the most part, that for me has been pretty easy. I try to bite my tongue, I try to be less judgmental. What’s been
Making Memories
I this morning guided one of my children on a local river. We caught some bass, panfish, and chubs, about 15 in all. Hooked a brown trout that fell off after a good battle. Trout were rising and jumping around noon. We saw only one other angler. I enjoy fly fishing with my children. But,
Remaining Calm through ‘The Cycle’
I had coffee with a friend who has been at a few VC firms. We talked about today’s frothy environment and how some of the Unicorns’ valuations are at risk. They’re in a race to go public, raise more VC money at a higher price, or face a painful “down round.” Eric and I ran
Cutting the Cord
I just met up with a former Cambridge Associates consultant. She used to advise one of our major investors, and we over time developed a very good and positive relationship. After 10+ years at C.A., she left. And, after some period of self-examination, she started a job search and recently became the chief investment executive at
My Annual Fishing Retreat
This is a long post. If you want to jump to some photos, just scroll down. I am up here in NH, near the Canadian border, to fish the beginning of the Connecticut River. It’s an annual trip for me, and my 10th trip up. I have many special memories of this area. I used