Category Archives: Personal
Last week, when the family could all be together, we honored my grandfather’s life. Arlington National Cemetery’s pageantry, the respect, the history, the 21-gun salute, the bugler on the hill . . . it all got to me. It was one of the most significant experiences of my life. Just before our grandfather died in […]
I have an amazing capability to stay at home for days without ever leaving. And even when I do leave I like to behave like I’m at home. Brooke and I went to Las Vegas for a conference this past weekend, and it crossed my mind that maybe I wouldn’t even have to leave the […]
More than a year ago I met Sarah when I was doing an assignment for Dana-Farber. She was assigned to drive me around in a golf cart as I took pictures at a tournament. In addition to escaping death-by-golf-ball, we also had lots of time to talk about music, careers, passion, you know, life. I […]
Two weeks ago I took a trip to Kansas City to see my dear friends Adam and Melissa (and Brent!). Eating and drinking is usually the only thing on my travel itineraries, but this time my hosts sweetened the reunion with a Boulevard Brewery tour (Melissa worked her magic to by-pass the 4-month waiting list), […]
One of the finest pleasures in life is freshly baked bread. And nobody does it better around here than Clear Flour. Don’t be shy to try their sweets either. I’m partial to the morning buns, rustic tarts, and their simple but perfect chocolate chip cookie. If you leave now you’ll see me there.