June 2008
32 posts
Thoughts from Overlook Cup 2008
I love “Big Picture” moments. I’ve never taken the time to provide the proper nomenclature for them before, but I think that’s what I’m going to call them from now on. I’m talking about the times when you get the almost other worldly experience of grasping, maybe just for a second, just how valuable the authentic, close relationships in life are (and by extension how relatively unimportant most...
Tubemogul.com - Most watched video producers →
Good to see my favorite comedic duo cracking the top 20 producers of online video - in terms of video views last month. And they’re one of the few “non-traditional” media outlets in the top 20
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“According to social scientists, from 1974 to 1998, the frequency with which...”
– Op-Ed Contributor - Won’t You Be My Neighbor? - Op-Ed - NYTimes.com
Thanks to Blake for the link on his blog.
This is so true - and well written.
One of the great surprises of moving into our neighborhood was the vast number of neighbors who not only don’t take time to know each other, but...
Brainstorming
I’m looking for some suggestions for good books to read. For the past few months I’ve read a couple new books but I’ve also been plowing through some books that I’ve read before but forgotten. At a bit of a stalling point and looking for some good suggestions. Please give me your best ideas in the comments section - thanks.
Life is precious
One of the great blessings of the past year has been Tracy’s job at Trinity. She has met so many wonderful people and been a part of a very vibrant community. One of her many roles is to help the Headmaster, Dr. Chip Denton. Through Tracy, and also through Young Life, I’ve been able to get a glimpse of the school, the community, Dr. Denton’s leadership, and have even become...
The Pain (and Beauty) of The Unknown
Finding an apartment in New York City can be tough work. Nothing you’ve ever experienced can prepare you for the trials and tribulations of NYC apartment hunting. It’s quite simply a different world.
Consider our perspective. As homeowners who had been through the arduous process of finding and buying an actual home less than 2 years ago, Tracy and I felt comfortable that we could figure out...
Getting a very authentic NY experience - stuck in a thunderstorm. And being the non-local at this point, we don’t have an umbrella on us. You live and learn!
Just put an application in. Waiting for final approval!!!
Overheard at lunch today: 6 year old boy to his mom: “Is it illegal for a boy to marry a boy?” Only in New York baby…
Just got on the airplane. Including Tracy and me there are 6 people on the plane. No wonder the airlines are hemorraghing cash.
Heading up to NYC apartment shopping this weekend. I may end up posting short thoughts from our trip “real time”. Also, hope to take some photos (maybe even of our new apartment - hopefully). Trip got off to an auspicious start - plane is 2.5 hours delayed. Oh well, we’re not in a rush right now.
“When he came to camp in 1989, he had no chance to make the team,” Bradley...”
– ESPN - Griffey simply breathtaking in his prime - MLB
It’s almost hard to remember how great Junior was in his prime. It’s a shame injuries robbed him of so many games, because we could have Junior as our home run king and not Bonds.
My friend BJ
It was hot this weekend. I probably don’t need to tell you that if you spent any portion of the weekend in an outdoor area in NC. But it was especially hot on Interstate 40 at 6 pm on Sunday on our way back home when our front passenger tire blew out with amazing swiftness. About 15 minutes later, when a seemingly helpful policeman put all of his 250-plus pounds on the wrench and...
