I love the Olympic Games. The Olympics are an event that few can fathom but all can enjoy, and that’s why athletes work our whole lives to put on the greatest show on Earth. Johnny Weir What a privilege it was for Cait to visit the Olympic training center with her Olympian rowing coach, and…
April 24: Birthday outing to the shore
Anniversaries are like birthdays: occasions to celebrate and to think ahead, usually among friends with whom one shares not only the past but also the future. Zbigniew Brzezinski How exciting that we got to celebrate Gramp’s 75th birthday together. We started out with hummingbird cake for breakfast, then even though the weather was not great,…
April 23: Earth Day activities
On Earth Day, we celebrate all the gifts the world and nature make available to us. We recognize our complete dependence on its bounty. And we acknowledge the need for good stewardship to preserve its fruits for future generations. John Hoeven So pleased that Nic has been taking part in these clean-up initiatives. They cleaned…
April 22: Band invitational
I wouldn’t want to hear Beethoven without beautiful bass, the cellos, the tuba. It’s very important. Hip-hop has thunderous bass. And so does Beethoven. If you don’t have the bass, it’s like being amputated. It’s like you have no legs. Lou Reed Perfect timing that Nicole’s band got to play at an invitational, so Gran…
April 20: Friday fun
Snapchat really has to do with the way photographs have changed. Historically, photos have always been used to save really important memories: major life moments. But today… pictures are being used for talking. Evan Spiegel I love how Snapchat is fun, and gives a glimpse into some silliness. This was on the bus to the…