When news came through Sunday night that Osama bin Laden had been killed, everyone in my house rushed to the TV. We turned it on just in time to catch Obama’s address and then to see coverage of celebrations around the country. I was a bit shocked to see what looked like college kids outsideContinue reading “Thoughts on Osama bin Laden”
Category Archives: Profound Life Events
Legally Married!
Last Saturday Katie and I took a major step by formalizing our civil union with some of our best friends in Houston. Because our “real” wedding will take place in Italy and because it’s kind of a pain to be legally wed there, we decided to be legally wed in Houston first. We originally intendedContinue reading “Legally Married!”
Hassinspiration
This weekend I had the honor of talking to my former high school football team before their Homecoming game. Three years ago I was asked to come in and do the same and it turned out to be the only game they won all season. As the mighty Thomas Jefferson High School for Science andContinue reading “Hassinspiration”
Engaged!
Nearly 9.5 years ago, Katie and I took our first steps down the long (and not always straight or clear!) path that has brought us to where we are today. Where the path is ultimately leading we still don’t know, but last Wednesday we took a major step and committed to continuing the journey together.Continue reading “Engaged!”
The Big Lebowski
I can’t believe that June is almost over already; it has really flown by! It began with (although technically this was the end of May) dogsitting our friend’s awesome chocolate lab. We took her on long walks around the neighborhood and frequent visits to Houston’s many dog parks. Some couples are described as “baby crazy.”Continue reading “The Big Lebowski”
Why I Give Watts
As some of you may know, I recently joined the Board of Directors of GIVEWATTS, a global nonprofit providing clean, free light to schools and clinics in the developing world. Following is a guest blog post I wrote on the GIVEWATTS website: This is a truly worthy cause and I hope that you will joinContinue reading “Why I Give Watts”
Empty House
20 years ago today I woke up alone in my father’s house at the top of Monte Sano Mountain in Huntsville, AL. Having recently moved up to the Washington DC area for Mom’s new job at the Smithsonian, we had flown down to Huntsville to spend Memorial Day weekend with Dad. Saturday and Sunday hadContinue reading “Empty House”
Rice Builder’s Award
Last night I was humbled and honored to receive Rice’s Builder’s Award, an award given annually to recognize young alumni who dedicate themselves to building the Rice community. Although I certainly don’t feel very “young” anymore, it was a wonderful event and I was privileged to participate. There were drinks and dinner and a smallContinue reading “Rice Builder’s Award”
The End of an Era
This evening I took a one-way train from Lausanne to Geneve-Aeroport, boarded a plane with two heavy bags, and left Switzerland indefinitely. Last night some of my Poken friends and IMD classmates came out to celebrate my last night on the town. We had cocktails at Kai Zen, followed by La Berlinoise at Bavaria. ItContinue reading “The End of an Era”
A New Way
There’s a feeling I get When I look to the West And my spirit is crying for leaving –“Stairway to Heaven,” Led Zeppelin After months of very hard, conflicted consideration I submitted my resignation to Poken on July 13th. In this blog entry I will lay out the reasons behind my decision and presentContinue reading “A New Way”